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St. Martinus

A Bartning emergency church in Eppendorf

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St. Martinus Church in Eppendorf, designed by Otto Bartning, is one of three Bartning emergency churches in Hamburg. Constructed from August 7, 1949, and inaugurated on December 11, 1949, it stands at the intersection of Martinistraße and Tarpenbekstraße, embodying post-war architecture and Lutheran heritage.

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It is one of three Bartning emergency churches in Hamburg.

Quick Facts

Architect: Otto Bartning
Denomination: Lutheran
Wheelchair Access: Partially accessible
Website: alsterbund.de/St-Martinus

Guided Story

As you stand at the corner of Martinistraße and Tarpenbekstraße, you're looking at St. Martinus Church. Designed by Otto Bartning, this Lutheran church is one of his renowned emergency churches, built in 1949. Notice the simplicity of the post-war architecture, which was meant to provide solace and faith in the aftermath of the war. The clean lines and functional design reflect both the era's needs and the Lutheran tradition. St. Martinus stands quietly as a testament to the resilience of the community in Eppendorf.