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Sankt Erich
Modern architecture meets spiritual heritage
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The Roman Catholic Church of St. Erich in Hamburg's Rothenburgsort, situated between Billhorner Röhrendamm and Marckmannstraße, was constructed from 1961 to 1963. As a modern successor to the WWII-destroyed St. Josef parish church, it features a fish-like design by Berlin architect Reinhard Hofbauer. Now, it stands as a protected cultural heritage monument in Germany.
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The church's design resembles a large fish.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1961-1963
- Architect
- Reinhard Hofbauer
- Architectural Style
- Modernism
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
Guided Story
Take a look at the unique shape of this church. Designed by Berlin architect Reinhard Hofbauer between 1961 and 1963, its modern architecture resembles a large fish from the outside. This design is both artistic and symbolic. You're standing before a piece of history; the original St. Josef Church was destroyed in World War II. St. Erich is its successor and is now a protected cultural heritage monument in Germany. If you turn around, you might catch sight of other historical landmarks nearby, contributing to the rich history of this district.
Location
Nearby
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