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Dreifaltigkeitskirche (Ost)
Post-war Modernism in Hamburg's Hamm District
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Built in 1956/57 by Reinhard Riemerschmid, the Dreifaltigkeitskirche in Hamburg's Hamm district is a post-war modernist masterpiece. The clinker brick construction replaces the church destroyed in World War II and has been a protected monument since 2002. Its symbolic forms highlight its importance in northern German church architecture.
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Did you know?
The original Hammer Church dated back to 1693.
Quick Facts
- Architect
- Reinhard Riemerschmid
- Architectural Style
- Modernism
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Lutheran
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
You're standing before a striking example of post-war modernism, the Dreifaltigkeitskirche. Designed by Reinhard Riemerschmid in 1956/57, this clinker brick structure replaces the original Hammer Church destroyed in World War II. Notice the building's clear, symbolic forms that are characteristic of modern architecture. This isn't just a place of worship; it's a protected cultural heritage monument since 2002. If you look west, you might catch a glimpse of the nearby Hammer Landstraße green space, a relaxing park. Let the architecture speak to you as a significant piece of northern German church architecture.
