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Friedenskirche
A Testament to Post-War Reconstruction
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The Evangelische Friedenskirche in Karlsruhe-Weiherfeld, designed by Otto Bartning in 1949, stands as a protected monument. As the first emergency church in Weiherfeld, it reflects post-war architecture and houses a remarkable pipe organ.
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Did you know?
The church was the first place of worship in the Weiherfeld district.
Quick Facts
- Architect
- Otto Bartning
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Protestant
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Guided Story
You're standing before an important piece of architectural history. Designed by Otto Bartning, this church was built in 1949 as an emergency church and is now a protected cultural monument. Notice the clean lines and strong, simple structure, typical of post-war architecture. As the first church in Weiherfeld, it symbolizes the post-war reconstruction efforts. Inside, you'll find a remarkable pipe organ that fills the space with sound. This building tells the story of a time where beauty was created out of scarcity.
Location
Nearby

Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche
771 m away

St.-Franziskus-Kirche
349 m away

St. Cyriakus (Litzenhardtstraße)
1.1 km away

Aussichtspunkt Lauterberg
1.5 km away

Turnhalle Beiertheim-Grundschule
1.1 km away

Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion
1.5 km away

Trafoturm Gartenstadt Rüppurr
1.3 km away

Lina-Radke-Halle
1.6 km away
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- Editorial review:
- Not reviewed