Emmauskirche Kaditz, Lutheran church in Dresden-Kaditz, Germany

Emmauskirche is a Lutheran church in Dresden-Kaditz featuring an octagonal neo-Gothic tower constructed in 1869 by the Ziller brothers. The structure includes cross-ribbed vaults in the sacristy and is accompanied by three bronze bells, the oldest cast in 1676.

An original chapel occupied this site and was first documented in 1273 as one of Dresden's earliest religious structures. The present neo-Gothic building was constructed in the 19th century to serve the growing parish in this district.

The church keeps the name Emmaus from the biblical village, but until the 20th century it was called Laurentiuskirche after Saint Lawrence of Rome. The wooden pulpit altar with white figures of the apostles Peter and Paul was carved by Johann Gottfried Knöffler during the Baroque refitting of 1750 to 1756. On the organ gallery, a figural Art Nouveau painting of 1913 depicts the walk to Emmaus.

The church is located at Altkaditz 27 in Dresden-Kaditz and is open to visitors on regular community days. Expect stairs when entering the tower area and note that parking in the surrounding area may be limited.

Next to the church stands the Kaditzer Linde, a lime tree estimated to be between 700 and 900 years old. This tree is recognized as the oldest in all of Dresden and has defined the square's appearance for centuries.