Heilig-Geist-Kirche, Gothic Revival church near Werder train station, Germany.
Description
Heilig-Geist-Kirche is a Gothic Revival church building located near Werder train station, recognizable by its steep roofs and brick construction. The structure follows a cross-shaped floor plan with a main nave and transept, built from Rathenow clinker bricks mixed with recycled fieldstones.
History
The original church at this location was founded around 1250 by Cistercian monks from Lehnin Monastery, but deteriorated over time and was torn down in 1736. The present building was later constructed in the Gothic Revival style on this historically important site.
Culture
The stained glass windows inside show scenes of Christ's Ascension and the four Evangelists, created by an artist in the 1950s. These works continue to shape how light and color fill the interior space today.
Practical
The church is easily visible from outside and can be visited during opening hours from nearby Werder train station. The tall tower is visible from a distance and serves as a landmark for finding the building.
Did you know?
Inside hangs an oil painting from the late 1600s titled 'Christ as Pharmacist,' which became known through the writings of the German author Theodor Fontane. This unusual subject is a rare example of how religious art was interpreted during that era.
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