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Friedenskirche (Südwest)

Berlin's First Post-War Church

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The Methodist Peace Church, located at Handjerystraße 52, was built between 1949 and 1950 based on designs by Karl Gerhard Witte. It is the first substantial church construction in Berlin after World War II, situated in the Friedenau district of Tempelhof-Schöneberg.

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It is the first substantial church built in Berlin after World War II.

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Denomination: Methodist
Website: atlas.emk.de/emk-berlin-friedenau
Phone: +49 30 85103632

Guided Story

You're standing in front of the Peace Church, an important structure for the Methodist community in Berlin. Designed by Karl Gerhard Witte and constructed between 1949 and 1950, this church represents the post-World War II reconstruction. As you look around, you might notice the simple yet sturdy design that reflects the spirit of its time. The Peace Church is the first substantial church building of this era in Berlin, symbolizing hope and new beginnings in what is now the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district. If you look about 179 meters to the west, you'll find the Georg-Hermann Memorial, another piece of history in the area.