Christuskirche, Protestant church in Neustadt-Nord, Cologne, Germany.
Christuskirche is a Protestant church in the Neustadt-Nord district of Cologne, combining a modern nave with an older tower from the 19th century. The building stands in a dense urban neighborhood and is easily recognized from the street by its historic tower.
The church was built in the late 19th century and served the local Protestant community for over a century. A major renovation completed in 2016 transformed the interior while the original tower was kept standing.
The colored windows by artist David Schnell fill the interior with light that shifts depending on the time of day. Many visitors come specifically to see these windows, which give the space a quality unlike most other churches in the city.
The church is close to Friesenplatz station, making it easy to reach by public transport. Access is free and the building has no steps or barriers at the entrance.
In 1980, Joy Division played one of their only two concerts ever held in Germany here, just months before singer Ian Curtis died. This makes the building a quiet landmark for fans of post-punk music who come to see where that show took place.
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