Barfüßerkirche Pforzheim, Gothic church in Pforzheim, Germany
Description
Barfüßerkirche is a Gothic church in Pforzheim featuring six cross-ribbed vaults beneath a wooden ceiling. Colorful stained glass windows from the 1940s brighten the interior with light and color.
History
The building was founded in 1270 as a Franciscan monastery church. It suffered serious damage during 17th century conflicts but was later restored.
Culture
The church holds medieval tomb plates that show how religious communities once honored their deceased. These monuments tell of people who once prayed in this building and found their final resting place here.
Practical
The building is easy to spot and located in the city center. Visitors can attend services or explore the interior architecture when the doors are open.
Did you know?
After wartime destruction, the church was purchased by the Catholic community in the 1800s. They gave the building a new purpose as a prayer space for their believers in a predominantly Protestant city.
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