Neustädter Hof- und Stadtkirche St. Johannis

The Neustädter Hof- und Stadtkirche St. Johannis is a Lutheran church with dominant baroque features from the 17th century. The interior displays a broad single nave arranged around a central preaching area, emphasizing the importance of the spoken word.

The church was built between 1666 and 1670 under architect Girolamo Sartorio and stands as one of the region's first Protestant churches without side aisles. It embodies a reformed church design that emphasized the primacy of preaching.

The church hosts regular musical performances, particularly compositions by Bach, which draw audiences throughout the year. These concerts take advantage of the spacious interior and its excellent acoustics.

Visitors can explore the interior and book guided tours that explain the architecture and the grave of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. The best time to visit is outside of service times, and you should be prepared for uneven historic floors.

The interior houses a Spanish organ installed between 1998 and 2001 using authentic baroque construction methods from Spain. This instrument merges historical craftsmanship with contemporary restoration practices.

Location: Mitte

Inception: 1670

Architects: Girolamo Sartorio

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: https://hofundstadtkirche.org

GPS coordinates: 52.37116,9.72852

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02