Wengenkirche, Catholic church in central Ulm, Germany
Wengenkirche is a Catholic church in central Ulm featuring early baroque pillars and a modern interior created during a 1998 renovation. The nave is illuminated by stained glass windows designed by Hermann Geyer and serves as both a parish church and concert venue.
The parish originated from a monastery founded in 1183 on Michelsberg hill and relocated to its present location during the 1399 siege of Ulm. This relocation allowed the community to develop as a central parish within the growing city.
The church is named after the vineyards that once covered this neighborhood, now remembered mainly through street names in the area. Visitors encounter artworks spanning different periods that reflect the enduring bond between this community and its surroundings.
The building is easily accessible and located at a central point in the old town. Visitors can attend regular religious services or come for concert performances that take place throughout the year.
The building is connected to Bishop Joannes Baptista Sproll, who actively opposed the Nazi regime during that period. A sculpture in the garden commemorates his resistance and courage.
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