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Ludwigskirche
Neoclassical Dome Church in Darmstadt's Heart
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St. Ludwig, also known as the Ludwigskirche, captivates with its striking neoclassical dome rising above Darmstadt's city center at the end of Wilhelminenstraße. Designed by architect Georg Moller, this Roman Catholic church was constructed from 1822 to 1827. Recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Hesse, it stands as a remarkable example of neoclassical architecture.
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Locals affectionately refer to the church as the 'Kääsglock' due to its distinctive shape.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1827
- Architect
- Georg Moller
- Architectural Style
- Neoclassical
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Opening Hours
- 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: 10:00-16:00
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
- Website
- st-ludwig-darmstadt.de
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Georg Moller Buildings in DarmstadtStop 2 of 4
168 Years of DarmstadtStop 3 of 3
Churches of DarmstadtStop 1 of 9
Heritage Sites in DarmstadtStop 8 of 12
Classical DarmstadtStop 2 of 6
Location
Nearby
Alice-Denkmal
116 m away
Kammerspiele
195 m away
Theater Mollerhaus
125 m away
Bismarck-Statue
332 m away
Centralstation
414 m away
Ludwigsmonument
539 m away
Löwenbrunnen (Ost)
432 m away
Stadtkirche
472 m away
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- Editorial review:
- Not reviewed