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Dorfkirche Zehlendorf
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Dorfkirche Zehlendorf

Unique octagonal village church in Zehlendorf's core

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The Protestant Village Church of Zehlendorf, built in 1768, features a distinctive octagonal central structure, a rare type among churches in the Margraviate of Brandenburg. It was constructed on the site of a medieval fieldstone church and is now a protected heritage monument.
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No services were held in the church from 1905 to 1953.

Quick Facts

Founded
1768
Heritage Status
Architectural Heritage Monument
Denomination
Protestant
Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible

Guided Story

Take a look at the unique octagonal shape of the church. It's quite rare for a village church in the Margraviate of Brandenburg. Built in 1768, it stands right here in the heart of Zehlendorf, on the site of a medieval fieldstone church. This building is a protected heritage monument, a true piece of history you can still see today. If you look east, you'll find the Heimatmuseum Zehlendorf just a short distance away. Did you know that no services were held here between 1905 and 1953? An intriguing chapter in the church's story.

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