Andreaskirche, Gothic church in Erfurt, Germany
Andreaskirche is a Gothic building with valuable stone carvings on its exterior. Above its southern entrance stand two remarkable relief panels from different periods, depicting a crucifixion and below it a scene of mourning over Christ.
A predecessor building was first mentioned in 1182; construction of the present church began in 1210 and was completed around 1370. A fire destroyed it in 1416, and it was rebuilt later in the 15th century. Around 1830 the building was modified. In 1836 pastor Johannes Andreas August Grabau was imprisoned for refusing the new United Agenda, and two years later led much of his congregation to the United States, forming the Buffalo Synod.
The parish adopted the Reformation in 1522 and has been Lutheran since. In 1836 pastor Johannes Andreas August Grabau was imprisoned for refusing the new United Agenda; two years later he led much of the congregation to the United States and formed the Buffalo Synod. The surrounding quarter is named Andreasviertel after the church.
The church is located in Erfurt's historic center and is easy to reach on foot. As an active parish church, it can be visited during opening hours to explore the interior spaces.
The church preserves inside a wooden model that commemorates Martin Luther, kept there for centuries. This rare object directly links the building to one of the most important figures in European religious history.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,639 contributors worldwide.
