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Auferstehungskirche

A Monument of Modern Church Architecture

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Aachen: First Steps10 pts

Aachen: Explorer25 pts

Aachen: Insider50 pts

The Auferstehungskirche in Aachen-Forst is an architectural heritage site designed by Gerhard Langmaack, completed in 1963. As a Protestant church in the Aachen parish of the Evangelical Church in the Rhineland, it stands as a noteworthy example of modern church design in North Rhine-Westphalia. A key feature is the organ of the Evangelische Auferstehungskirche, integral to the heritage monument.

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The church was completed in 1963.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1961
Architect: Gerhard Langmaack
Heritage Status: Architectural Heritage Monument
Denomination: Protestant
Website: evangelisch-in-aachen.de/auferstehungskirche.html

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Guided Story

You're standing before a unique piece of post-war architecture. The Auferstehungskirche in Aachen-Forst was designed by Gerhard Langmaack and completed in 1963. It is a noteworthy example of Protestant church design and a protected architectural heritage site in North Rhine-Westphalia. Notice the clean lines and functional design, characteristic of the era's architecture. Inside, the organ holds a special place, being integral to the heritage monument itself. It’s an essential part of the church's spiritual and communal life.