St. Nicholas Church, Romanesque Revival church in Bothfeld-Vahrenheide, Germany
Description
St. Nicholas Church is a Romanesque Revival church building in Bothfeld-Vahrenheide standing 35 meters tall and constructed from bog iron. The structure forms part of a distinctive architectural ensemble along Sutelstraße with surrounding buildings.
History
Designed by Eduard Wendebourg, the church opened on October 28, 1911 as a new place of worship for the growing community. Its construction took place during a period of expansion for the Bothfeld-Vahrenheide neighborhood.
Culture
The church serves as a spiritual center for the Lutheran community of Bothfeld-Vahrenheide, anchoring the neighborhood's religious life and traditions. People gather here for worship and mark important life moments within these walls.
Practical
The main entrance is located on Sutelstraße, where regular worship services follow the Lutheran calendar throughout the year. The church is easily accessible by public transportation and provides a calm space for quiet reflection.
Did you know?
The church was constructed using bog iron, a local material extracted from the region's wetlands that gives the building its distinctive appearance. This material choice reflects how early 20th-century architects worked with resources found nearby.
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