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Friedenskirche
A Peace Monument in Kessenich
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Bonn: First Steps10 pts
Bonn: Explorer25 pts
Bonn: Insider50 pts
Built in 1955, the Friedenskirche in Bonn-Kessenich serves as a reminder of World War II's horrors. Listed as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia, it represents the Protestant peace community in the area. Its simple design embodies the hope for peace.
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The church was inaugurated nearly a decade after World War II.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1955
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Protestant
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
Guided Story
You're standing before a significant historical site: the Friedenskirche in Bonn-Kessenich. Built in 1955, it serves as a solemn reminder of World War II's horrors. This Protestant church is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. Its simple yet powerful design embodies a hope for peace. Look around and take in the serene atmosphere that envelops this place. It's a space for reflection and contemplation for the Protestant community in the area.
Location
Nearby
Sankt Nikolaus-Kirche
326 m away
Alter Friedhof Kessenich
537 m away
Kunstmuseum Bonn
712 m away
Bundeskunsthalle
735 m away
Alte St. Nikolaus-Kirche
520 m away
Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
764 m away
Rosenburg
708 m away
Bonn UN Campus
499 m away
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