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Friedenskirche (Nord)
Historic Peace Church with Baroque Elegance
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The Friedenskirche in Niederschönhausen is a Protestant fieldstone church, baroque-styled in the 18th century. Renovated from 1869 to 1871, it features a cruciform layout and a three-story octagonal tower. It is a protected monument commemorating the end of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871.
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The three-story tower reaches a height of 25 meters.
Quick Facts
- Height
- 25 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Protestant
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
Guided Story
Take a look at the impressive three-story octagonal tower rising above the crossing. Renovated between 1869 and 1871, the Friedenskirche features a distinctive cruciform layout. The baroque-styled fieldstone elements date back to the 18th century. If you look east, you'll see the apse, a result of the historic renovations. This church is a protected monument, commemorating the end of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. A piece of history captured in its architecture.
Location
Nearby
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