Neue reformierte Kirche, Reformed church in Elberfeld district, Wuppertal, Germany
The Neue reformierte Kirche is a church building in Wuppertal's Elberfeld district featuring an octagonal tower set on a square base. The interior follows a rectangular layout with Corinthian pilasters and a semicircular apse at the front, where the altar and organ are positioned.
Construction started in 1853 under architect Ernst Friedrich Zwirner in response to Elberfeld's expanding population. The building survived World War II with minimal damage, making it one of few religious structures in the area to weather the conflict intact.
The church serves as a gathering place for the reformed Protestant community in the city. The rectangular interior with its cast iron galleries creates distinct zones for worship and reflection.
The building is located on Katernberger Street 61 in the Briller Quarter and is fairly accessible by foot or public transport. Visitors should plan to attend a service or event to experience the interior, as the building functions as an active place of worship.
The building underwent extensive renovation in 1962 to redesign its interior spaces with a modern approach. This careful restoration and updating contrasts sharply with many other religious structures in the area that were damaged beyond repair during the war.
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