St.-Concordia-Kirche, Protestant church in Ruhla, Germany
St.-Concordia-Kirche is a church building in Ruhla with an L-shaped floor plan. The south wing contains galleries on two levels, while a glass partition divides the western nave section.
Construction took place in 1661 under architect Johann Moritz Heinrich Richter from Weimar. The project was funded through community donations, demonstrating how important the building was to local residents.
The baptismal font was donated by the local cutlers' guild, showing how craft workers of the time expressed their connection to the community. The organ, built by the renowned Jehmlich Brothers workshop, reflects similar bonds between the church and the town's skilled tradespeople.
The building features wheelchair access and can be visited year-round with guided tours available through advance registration. Contact the parish house or local tourist office to arrange a tour at your preferred time.
The interior was originally divided into separate sections through an angled layout where men and women sat apart during services. This arrangement was typical of Protestant churches of that era and reveals how worship was organized spatially.
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