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Sankt Paul
Where Brutalism and Faith Converge
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Located in Heidelberg's Boxberg district, St. Paul Church is a striking Brutalist structure, completed between 1970 and 1972. Designed by architect Lothar Götz, this Roman Catholic church is recognized as a cultural heritage monument.
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St. Paul Church was built from 1970 to 1972.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1972
- Architect
- Lothar Götz
- Architectural Style
- Brutalism
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
Guided Story
Before you stands a prime example of Brutalist architecture, its bold concrete shapes unmistakably from the 1970s. Designed by Lothar Götz, St. Paul serves the Roman Catholic community in the Boxberg and Emmertsgrund districts. This church, completed in 1972, is recognized as a cultural heritage monument. Notice the clean lines and solid form, hallmarks of the Brutalist style. As you take in the building, appreciate how it blends functionality with a sense of peacefulness. Look around and see how it harmonizes with its surroundings, offering a serene space for reflection and worship.
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Post-War HeidelbergStop 8 of 8
Location
Nearby
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