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St. Martinskirche

Historic architecture: Gothic Revival meets baroque roots

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St. Martin's Church in Hannover-Linden impressively blends 13th-century architectural heritage with the Gothic Revival style of 1957. The steeple remains from the baroque successor built in 1728, which was destroyed in World War II. Architect Dieter Oesterlen designed the current nave, now a heritage monument in Lower Saxony.

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The current nave was built in 1957 based on designs by Dieter Oesterlen.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1955
Architect: Dieter Oesterlen
Architectural Style: Neo-Gothic
Heritage Status: Architectural Heritage Monument
Denomination: Lutheran
Wheelchair Access: Partially accessible
Website: kirche-in-linden.de/kirche_in_linden/kg_st_martin_linden/st_martinskirche

Guided Story

Take a look at the impressive steeple, a remnant from the baroque church built in 1728. It's the only part that survived the World War II bombings. The current nave you see was completed in 1957, designed by architect Dieter Oesterlen, and showcases the Gothic Revival style. This church is a protected architectural heritage monument in Lower Saxony. Turn to the southeast, and you’ll find the Von-Alten-Garten nearby, offering a green escape. St. Martin's Church is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the area's rich history.