Sacred Heart Church, Gothic Revival parish church in Lübeck's Old City, Germany.
Description
Sacred Heart Church is a brick building with Gothic Revival features including pointed arches and flying buttresses throughout its design. The interior displays a modern altar arrangement dating from 1970s renovations that replaced the original neo-Gothic furnishings.
History
Architect Arnold Güldenpfennig designed and built this Catholic church between 1888 and 1891 in Lübeck. Its construction marked the return of Catholic worship to the city after centuries of absence.
Culture
The church crypt functions as a memorial site for three Catholic priests who became known as the Lübeck martyrs during the Nazi period.
Practical
The church is open to visitors during daylight hours and sits in Lübeck's Old City with nearby parking and public transportation options. Regular services take place, and the interior welcomes quiet visits between masses.
Did you know?
The church's crypt holds a memorial to three Catholic priests who became known as martyrs during the Nazi era. This quiet space serves as a reminder of resistance to the persecution of that period.
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