Evangelische Kirche in Elend, Lutheran wooden church in Oberharz am Brocken, Germany.
The Evangelical Church in Elend is a wooden building with neo-Gothic elements, measuring 5 by 11 meters (16 by 36 feet) and built in 1897. The structure combines simple exterior forms with a richly decorated interior shaped by an organ with 400 pipes.
The building was constructed in 1897 during a period when many churches in the region were being modernized. In 1904, a donation from a local businessman added a tower and apse, giving the structure its current appearance.
The choir displays hand-carved altar panels from the Ore Mountains tradition, while stained glass windows from 1908 show the four evangelists that shape the interior's religious imagery.
The building underwent complete restoration between 1990 and 1994 and was again updated in 2022 to maintain its condition. The small footprint makes it easy to explore, and you can see all its details without spending much time inside.
The church features a manually operated bell system from 1901 that still works today and produces a rustic sound. A movable altar allows flexible use of the space and reflects the practical thinking of the original congregation.
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