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St. Michael
Church on historic cemetery grounds in elevated location
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The Lutheran St. Michael Church in Hamburg-Bergedorf opened in 1955 and is situated on the grounds of a former cemetery, repurposed as a park since 1953. Designed by architect Gerhard Langmaack, the church is recognized as a heritage monument. Its distinctive position on the edge of the Geest slope makes it a noteworthy site.
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The church was named after the Archangel Michael due to its elevated location.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1955
- Architect
- Gerhard Langmaack
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- September 29, 1955
- Denomination
- Lutheran
Guided Story
Standing here at the edge of the Geest slope, you're at a unique site. Named after the Archangel Michael, this church rises above what was once a cemetery, now a park since 1953. Designed by architect Gerhard Langmaack in 1955, it's a recognized heritage monument. Notice how the church's architecture gracefully blends with its surroundings. It's a quiet witness to history, a place of reflection and faith. Let your eyes wander over the park and feel the tranquility that envelops this space.
Location
Nearby
Bergedorf
374 m away
Bergedorfer Schloss
1.2 km away
Wasserturm Hamburg-Bergedorf
1.1 km away
Billtal-Stadion
1.2 km away
Kaiser Wilhelm I.
1.1 km away
St. Petri und Pauli zu Hamburg-Bergedorf
1.2 km away
Museum für Bergedorf und die Vierlande
1.2 km away
Sankt Marien (Ost)
842 m away
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