Marthakirche

Marthakirche is a Protestant church building in Kreuzberg with a striking facade featuring five entrance doors, including two main portals that form the primary entry. The structure displays distinctive architectural proportions that shape how light and space move through the interior.

Construction began in 1902 following approval by Berlin's magistrate to finance the project. The building emerged during a period when the city was expanding its religious infrastructure to serve its growing population.

The church takes its name from Martha of Bethany and served as a gathering place with particular significance for women in the district. This heritage remains visible in the way the space reflects its original purpose and community role.

The church sits at Glogauer Strasse 22 in Kreuzberg with easy public transport access throughout the district. Visitors should note that it remains an active place of worship, so checking opening hours before visiting is helpful for a complete experience.

The adjacent parsonage, built between 1909 and 1911, is an architectural element many visitors overlook on first glance. Its two prominent towers house three cast steel bells from the Bochum Association, which give the building its distinctive audible presence in the neighborhood.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

GPS coordinates: 52.49240,13.43710

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05