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Peterskirche
Neo-Renaissance Church on Historic Cemetery Grounds
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Located in Frankfurt, the Peterskirche is a striking Neo-Renaissance church constructed between 1891 and 1894. Designed by architect August Georg Dinklage, it stands on the site of a former cemetery where many locals were buried until 1828. It replaced a Gothic predecessor that stood for over five centuries.
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The predecessor church stood from 1381 to 1891.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1894
- Architect
- August Georg Dinklage
- Denomination
- Protestant
- Website
- sanktpeter.com
Guided Story
Take a look at the stunning facade of the Peterskirche. This Neo-Renaissance church was constructed between 1891 and 1894, designed by the architect August Georg Dinklage. You're standing on historic ground here, as this site was once a cemetery where locals were buried until 1828. The church replaced a Gothic predecessor that stood for over five centuries. As you look around, you might feel the deep connection between past and present. The serene atmosphere here is palpable, and the architectural details speak volumes about a bygone era.
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Location
Nearby

Verletzte Liebe
22 m away

Frankfurter Engel
124 m away

Peterskirchhof
24 m away

Eschenheimer Anlage (Nord)
145 m away

Klaus-Mann-Platz
136 m away

Goethe-Institut Frankfurt
270 m away

Eschenheimer Turm
298 m away

Eldorado
123 m away
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