Evangelische Stadtkirche Ellwangen

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Evangelische Stadtkirche Ellwangen, Baroque church in Ellwangen, Germany.

The Evangelische Stadtkirche stands in central Ellwangen with a symmetrical facade, ornate decorations, and a prominent west tower at coordinates 48.9622°N, 10.1314°E.

Originally constructed as a Jesuit church in 1724, the building received its consecration in 1729 and transformed into a Protestant church in 1806.

The ceiling frescoes, created by Christoph Thomas Scheffler, illustrate the life story of Mary through detailed religious paintings.

The church maintains regular opening hours for visitors who wish to view the interior architecture, religious art, and historic organ built by Richard Rensch.

The Ecumenical Gate, established in 1997, creates a direct passage between this Protestant church and the Catholic Basilica of St. Vitus.

Location: Ellwangen

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.96220,10.13140

Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:04

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