Herz-Jesu-Kirche, Gothic Revival parish church in Weimar, Germany.
Herz-Jesu-Kirche is a Gothic Revival church of light grey stone with a square tower, a rose window above the main portal, and a rounded domed section topped by a lantern and cross. Its pale grey interior has clustered pillars, pointed arches, a ribbed vault with a flat coffered ceiling, and a rounded apse with three stained-glass lancet windows.
The building was completed in the late 1800s when the local Catholic community sought a dedicated house of worship. The architect drew inspiration from Italian Renaissance design, resulting in a structure that reflected these continental influences in its overall form.
The church is named after the Sacred Heart of Jesus, its patronal feast. Franz Liszt and Johann Nepomuk Hummel were members of the Weimar Catholic community, and the 2011 organ is named in Liszt's memory; the Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar uses it for concerts and teaching. The parish counted about 4,000 members in 2019.
The church welcomes visitors during opening hours and can accommodate both individuals and groups. If you want to attend a specific concert or event, it helps to check ahead for current schedules and any special programs.
The 2011 organ is named after Franz Liszt, a member of the parish, and was built by Orgelbau Waltershausen with 46 sounding stops and more than 3,200 pipes. Its Fernwerk sits in the crossing dome and can be coupled to all manuals and the pedal, so part of the sound comes from above the listener.
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