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Sankt Bonifatius (Bonifatiusstraße)
Neo-Romanesque Splendor in Wilhelmsburg
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St. Bonifatius Church in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg was designed by Richard Herzig in 1897/98 as a neo-Romanesque basilica. After wartime damage, it was restored by Karl Sterra and further modernized by Egon Pauen in 1965/66. It is now part of the larger St. Maximilian Kolbe parish.
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The church was originally designed by Richard Herzig.
Quick Facts
- Architect
- Richard Herzig
- Architectural Style
- Romanesque
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
Guided Story
You're standing before a fascinating piece of history. The neo-Romanesque basilica, designed by Richard Herzig, speaks of a rich past. Notice the intricate details of the facade, reflecting the late 19th-century style. After wartime destruction, it was restored by Karl Sterra, bringing back its original grandeur. Later, in the 1960s, Egon Pauen added modern elements, visible in the building's clean lines and shapes. This blend of tradition and modernity makes St. Bonifatius a unique landmark in the heart of Wilhelmsburg.
Location
Nearby
Wilhelmsburger Wasserturm
121 m away
Wilhelmsburger Kulturkapelle
695 m away
Wilhelmsburger Rathauspark
970 m away
Inselpark Arena
1.5 km away
Keltisches Baumhoroskop
1.5 km away
Honigfabrik
1.3 km away
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Veringstraße)
444 m away
Sanitaspark
1.3 km away
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