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Sankt Kilian

Brutalist Architecture Marks Paderborn's Horizon

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Designed by Joachim Georg Hanke, Saint Kilian stands as a brutalist architectural gem since 1967. As a Catholic church with heritage monument status, its striking concrete design distinctly marks the cityscape. This architectural wonder is a testament to modern design.

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The church was founded in 1966 and opened a year later.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1966
Architect: Joachim Georg Hanke
Architectural Style: Brutalism
Heritage Status: Architectural Heritage Monument
Opening Date: 1967
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

Guided Story

Take a moment to observe the powerful structure of Saint Kilian. Designed by Joachim Georg Hanke, this church exemplifies the brutalist architecture of the 1960s. The striking concrete form you see before you establishes it as an architectural heritage monument. Since its opening in 1967, it has served as a Catholic place of worship. The clean lines and raw materiality of the concrete give the building a distinctive presence that is hard to miss. Here, history and modernist architecture blend into a captivating experience.