Roofless Church, Open-air church in New Harmony, Indiana, US.
The structure features a 57-foot-high parabolic canopy made of laminated wood and cedar shakes, surrounded by a brick wall measuring 232 feet long.
Architect Philip Johnson designed this non-denominational space in 1960, incorporating it into the New Harmony Historic District established in 1966.
The central bronze sculpture 'The Descent of the Holy Spirit' by Jacques Lipchitz weighs 1,800 pounds and represents themes of spirituality and community.
Visitors enter through bronze gates into a forecourt lined with Golden Rain trees, following an 18-foot flagstone path bordered by yew hedges.
The structure maintains no roof, allowing direct connection between worship space and sky, while the surrounding brick walls create an outdoor sanctuary.
Location: Posey County
GPS coordinates: 38.13182,-87.93568
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:00
Indiana features a variety of natural and cultural sites across its counties. Visitors can explore underground networks such as the Bluespring Caves, which extend over 34 kilometers, view the sandstone canyons and geological formations at Turkey Run State Park, or admire the Cataract Falls on Mill Creek. The state also has 19th-century covered bridges like the Bridgeton Bridge built in 1868, as well as religious sites such as the Cave of Our Lady of Lourdes replicating the Lourdes sanctuary. History and art enthusiasts will find preserved residences like the T.C. Steele State Historic Site, with the painter’s original studio and period furnishings. The area also features unique structures such as the New Harmony Labyrinth, a stone replica of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth, and the Artcraft Theater from the 1920s still showing films in its original setting. These destinations offer insights into Indiana's architectural heritage as well as its conserved natural spaces.
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