Heilig-Geist-Kirche, Lutheran church in Löbau, Germany.
Heilig-Geist-Kirche is a church building in Löbau located at the intersection of Äußere Zittauer Straße and Mühlenstraße, surrounded by gardens where the Seltenrein stream flows. The interior combines Gothic structures with a hall church design that creates a broad, open space featuring a choir and roof turret.
The building was likely constructed in 1346 by Franciscan monks and received its first documented mention in 1458 as a hospital church serving the nearby Holy Spirit hospice. Over the centuries it underwent multiple alterations and modernizations, with the most recent major renovations completed in 2015.
The church is named after the Holy Spirit, which also protected the original hospice that once stood nearby. The space shows how such houses of worship served as centers for community and care.
The building is fully accessible for people with disabilities and has modern sanitary facilities while preserving its historical structure. Visitors should note that the location sits at a busy street intersection, but the surrounding gardens provide a quiet approach.
The building served as a filming location for the ninth episode of the television series Pfarrer Braun in 2005, a detail many visitors may not know. This use shows how the place has maintained its authentic character and appeal for film productions.
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