Salzburger Kirche

Salzburger Kirche is a neoclassical church in Gusev featuring six large rounded arch windows on each side and a square tower topped with a folded tent roof. The structure stands on Mendeleyeva Street in central Gusev and holds status as a regional cultural heritage site of Russia.

Construction of the current structure began between 1839 and 1840 from designs by Prussian architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel to replace an earlier building. The church suffered severe damage in January 1945 with loss of its tower before later restoration brought it back to use on Reformation Day 1995.

The church recalls Salzburg Protestants who sought refuge in East Prussia after their expulsion for religious reasons. Today the building tells the story of their migration and how this community worked to preserve its heritage.

The building sits in central Gusev and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should know this is an active place of worship with variable opening times, so checking local conditions before visiting is wise.

The building displays 19th-century Prussian architecture that proved difficult to restore after World War II. Its reconstruction highlights the effort made to preserve this historical structure despite severe wartime destruction.

Location: Gusev

Inception: 1752

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 54.58683,22.19506

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20