Petrikirche

The Petrikirche is a Gothic Revival church in Dresden featuring a 68-meter tower topped with a gilded finial that rises prominently above the city. Three stained glass windows at the altar depict biblical parables and cast colored light throughout the interior space.

The building was completed in 1890 as a Gothic Revival structure added to Dresden's religious landscape. After severe damage during the air raids of February 1945, it was reconstructed between 1951 and 1955 to restore its former appearance.

Inside, ceramic sculptures by Gustav Schmidt depicting the Passion and Resurrection fill the space with religious meaning and create a sense of devotion. These artworks, combined with a reproduction of a work by Caspar David Friedrich, give the interior a distinctive spiritual character that visitors encounter as they walk through.

The church sits at Großenhainer Platz 5 and is easily reached on foot or by using local tram and bus lines to the area. Visitors should know that the building belongs to an Evangelical Lutheran congregation, but guests are welcomed to enter and explore the interior.

The original construction in 1889 used brick masonry as a cost-saving method, giving the building a different appearance than traditional stone structures. This practical building approach helped reduce overall project costs while maintaining the beauty of the Gothic Revival design.

Location: Dresden

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 51.07290,13.73600

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:25