St.-Josephs-Kirche

St.-Josephs-Kirche stands on Große Freiheit street, featuring a tall brick facade with a prominent portal and a statue of Saint Joseph holding baby Jesus.

Built between 1718 and 1723, this church replaced an earlier chapel destroyed in the 1713 Altona city fire during the Great Northern War.

The church maintains regular Catholic services in German and Polish, reflecting the diversity of its congregation in the St. Pauli district.

Visitors can access the underground crypt, containing remains of 350 people buried between 1719 and 1886, every Wednesday from 12:15 to 13:00.

The religious building stands among nightclubs and entertainment venues in Hamburg's entertainment district, creating an architectural contrast with its surroundings.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Made from material: brick

Website: http://st-joseph-altona.de

GPS coordinates: 53.55139,9.95806

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:09