Christuskirche, Lutheran church in Altstadt, Salzburg, Austria
Christuskirche is a Lutheran church built from red brick with a tall steeple and prominent balustrade situated along the Salzach River in Altstadt. The building combines Gothic, Romanesque, and Renaissance stylistic elements in its overall design.
Construction of the church began in 1863 with help from Danish prisoners of war and was completed in 1867. It became the first Protestant church built in Salzburg following the earlier expulsion of Lutherans from the region.
The two paintings in the chancel show important moments from Protestant history in the region: the farmer's oath in Schwarzach and the Lutheran expulsion from Salzburg in 1732. These artworks tell of difficult times that shaped the community's past.
The church holds services on Sundays with one in German at 9:30 AM and another in English at 11:00 AM. A side ramp provides wheelchair access while a hearing loop system assists visitors with hearing difficulties.
The building is the only example of romantic historicism in Salzburg and used Portland cement as an innovative material for church construction in Austria. This building technology was novel at the time and made the structure distinctive in Austrian architecture.
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