Church42bf9860…3012Place of Remembrance
Gedenkkirche Plötzensee
A memorial church in the heart of Charlottenburg-Nord
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Designed by Dietmar Grötzebach in 1970, Plötzensee Memorial Church commemorates the victims of National Socialism in its worship space. The Lutheran altar area stands out with its central altar placement and the Plötzensee Dance of Death by Viennese artist Alfred Hrdlicka.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1970
- Architect
- Dietmar Grötzebach
- Denomination
- Lutheran
- Website
- charlottenburg-nord.de
Guided Story
As you stand here, you might sense the unique atmosphere. Designed by Dietmar Grötzebach in 1970, the Plötzensee Memorial Church is a place of remembrance for the victims of National Socialism. Inside, the centrally placed altar captures your attention, surrounded by the striking 'Plötzensee Dance of Death' by Viennese artist Alfred Hrdlicka. Known for its simple yet profound space, this Lutheran church is dedicated to memory. Look around and let the architecture speak to you. Behind you, slightly to the northwest, is the Maria Regina Martyrum Church, another place of remembrance.
Location
Nearby
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