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Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche

A Historic Church with a Musical Legacy

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The Paul-Gerhardt Church in Leipzig-Connewitz, designed by Julius Zeißig and built between 1898 and 1900, is a protected monument. Its 60-meter tower shapes the city's skyline and doubles as a recording studio for music productions. As a Protestant church, it holds services every Sunday at 10 AM.

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Since 1976, the church has been used as a recording studio.

Quick Facts

Founded: January 17, 1898
Architect: Julius Zeißig
Heritage Status: Heritage Monument
Denomination: Protestant
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

Guided Story

You're standing in front of the Paul-Gerhardt Church in Leipzig's Connewitz district. Look up, and you'll see the striking 60-meter-high tower, a defining feature of the area. This Protestant church, designed by Julius Zeißig and built between 1898 and 1900, is a protected monument. Every Sunday at 10 AM, a service is held here, and from May to October, the church is open in the afternoons. An interesting fact is that since 1976, the church has been regularly used as a recording studio for classical and sacred music productions.