Chemnitz, DE

St. Petrikirche, Chemnitz

The St. Petrikirche (St Peter’s Church) is a 19th-century Neo-Gothic building in the Theaterplatz. It was designed by architect Hans Enger from Leipzig.

About this building

The city's rapid industrialisation resulted in an economic boom and consequent population growth. Chemnitz had to divide the Johannis parish into three parishes: St. Johannis, St. Pauli (demolished in the 1960s) and St. Petri. The church also coincided with a cultural revolution and an extensive offer of musical events, choirs and organisations. Several organs were built in this period. The Ladegast-Jehmlich organ is one of the main features of Petrikirche today.

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Ramp or level access available on request
  • Parking within 250m
  • Café within 500m

Other nearby buildings

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St. Jacob's Church

The Gothic St. Jacob's Church is one of the oldest buildings in Chemnitz. It was built in several stages between 1350 and 1412 on the foundations of an older Romanesque church. In 1945, the church was almost completely destroyed and was rebuilt until 1974 for the exterior and 2009 for the interior.

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St. Markus Kirche, Chemnitz

The Evangelical St. Markus Kirche was completed in 1895 during the Industrial Revolution of Chemnitz. The building featured a Northern brick German style. It was designed by architects Abesser and Kröger. The façade stands out with a peculiar double tower.

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