St. Trinitatiskirche, church building in Bad Elster, Germany
St. Trinitatiskirche is a Neo-Gothic church in Bad Elster built between 1889 and 1892, seating about 800 people. The West tower rises 54 meters high, while the interior features oak pews, a coffered ceiling, and stained glass windows from Dresden depicting biblical scenes.
A Romanesque St. Peter and Paul church once stood on this site, with walls tracing back to Roman times and first mentioned in 1289. After the Reformation in 1533, changes were made, and the building expanded until it became too small by 1887, leading to a new construction designed by Christian Gottfried Schramm.
The church is named after the Holy Trinity and remains a place for worship and quiet reflection in the community today. Visitors come to experience the town's heritage and spend moments in the calm setting that the building offers.
The church is centrally located on Kirchplatz and easily reached on foot while walking through Bad Elster. Access to the interior is generally open, especially during regular services and special events like concerts.
In October 1989, the church served as a gathering place for citizens speaking out against the East German government. The congregation helped organize concerts where donations were collected for rebuilding the Frauenkirche in Dresden.
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