St.-Johannis-Kirche, Lutheran church in Hitzacker, Germany
The St.-Johannis-Kirche stands at the edge of Hitzacker's island district, next to the Jeetzel River before it flows into the Elbe.
The church predates the first written mention of Hitzacker in 1258 by approximately 100 years and underwent reconstruction after a devastating fire in 1668.
The stained glass windows, created between 1917 and 1928, present biblical themes with accompanying scripture passages selected by Pastor Gustav Grünewald.
The church replaced traditional pews with movable chairs to accommodate concerts and serves as a cycling church along the Elbe Cycle Route.
French troops utilized the church as a fortress during the Napoleonic Wars, with a battle taking place nearby in September 1813.
Location: Hitzacker
GPS coordinates: 53.15180,11.04910
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:19
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