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Bernharduskirche
Gothic Revival Icon at Durlacher Tor
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The Bernharduskirche stands prominently in Karlsruhe's eastern district, featuring the city's tallest spire at 86 meters. Built in 1901, this Roman Catholic parish church was designed by architect Max Meckel in the Gothic Revival style. It marks the eastern end of Kaiserstraße and is a protected cultural monument in the former Grand Duchy of Baden.
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The spire of Bernharduskirche is the tallest in Karlsruhe.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1901
- Architect
- Max Meckel
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- st-raphael-ka.de
Guided Story
Look up and take in the sight of the towering spire, reaching 86 meters into the sky. This Gothic Revival masterpiece, completed in 1901, was designed by Max Meckel. As you stand here, you're at the eastern end of Kaiserstraße, where this Roman Catholic parish church marks its conclusion. It's a protected cultural monument from the era of the Grand Duchy of Baden. Known also as St. Bernhard, it acts as a cityscape counterpart to the Christuskirche at the Mühlburger Tor to the west. You might imagine the soft toll of its bells echoing through the quiet streets.
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Location
Nearby
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