Frauenfriedenskirche, Catholic church in Bockenheim, Germany
The Frauenfriedenskirche is a modern Catholic church building in Frankfurt distinguished by a tall portal with three rounded arches. The complex includes the main building alongside a rectory and parish halls that together form a coherent architectural ensemble.
The church was initiated by the Catholic German Women's Organization with construction starting in 1916, though economic difficulties interrupted the project. Completion came only in 1929 after economic conditions stabilized.
The church displays the names of German soldiers from both World Wars within its walls, making it a space for mourning and remembrance. Visitors encounter a quiet atmosphere that invites reflection on the past.
The building sits on Ginnheimer Höhe and brings together the church, rectory, and parish halls in one connected area. Visitors can explore the full complex and find different spaces for various purposes.
The building combines expressionist style elements with New Objectivity and displays impressive mosaics on the exterior and interior. These mosaic decorations are a crafted feature that sets the church apart from other structures of its era.
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