St. Anthony

St. Anthony is a church in Stadtmitte designed with modern architecture, featuring clean lines and geometric forms throughout its structure. The building combines practical spaces for worship with a contemporary aesthetic that eschews traditional church decoration.

The church was completed in 1955 by architect Heinz Thoma during Germany's post-war reconstruction period. It emerged as part of the effort to rebuild religious institutions in cities that had been damaged during the previous decades.

The church represents how post-war communities sought to rebuild their spiritual life through contemporary design rather than historical revival. Visitors today experience how this space still serves as a gathering place for worship and community connection.

The church is regularly open for services and welcomes visitors during designated hours in the Stadtmitte area. The interior spaces are designed simply, so there are limited seating areas available outside of scheduled worship times.

The building was among the first churches in Germany to be constructed after the war with an entirely new visual language. This experiment in applying modern design to sacred spaces became a reference point for other communities rebuilding their places of worship.

Location: Stadtmitte

Inception: 1955

Architects: Heinz Thoma

Architectural style: modern architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.22420,6.78823

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44