Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche, Gothic Revival church in Blumenthal, Germany
The Evangelical Reformed Church is a Gothic Revival church building in Blumenthal featuring a distinctive 61-meter tower that ranks among the five tallest church towers in Bremen, with a length of about 50 meters and width of about 26 meters. The structure combines Gothic architectural elements with the needs of a reformed congregation in the 19th century.
The building was constructed between 1877 and 1879 following the designs of architect Johannes Vollmer, marking his entry as an independent church architect. The church's creation was closely tied to the desire of the wealthy financier Christian Heinrich Wätjen to expand his nearby estate.
The interior displays religious symbols in the windows, including the Christogram JHS, a crown of thorns, and a communion chalice, alongside an original pulpit from the 16th century. These furnishings shape the character of the space and tell of the reformed tradition of the place.
The church building sits directly next to the A270 motorway near the Bremen-Blumenthal exit and is easily reached by public transportation. The RS 1 regional train and several bus lines provide connections to this location, making a visit straightforward.
The financier Christian Heinrich Wätjen enabled the church construction through funding of 200,000 gold marks, driven by his desire to expand his nearby park and estate. This unusual connection between religious building and private wealth reveals how church and commerce intertwined in the 19th century.
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