St. Franziskus, Catholic church in Pforzheim, Germany
St. Franziskus stands as a three-aisled basilica constructed from red Pfinztäler sandstone, featuring a raised choir and six bays in the central nave.
The church, designed by architect Adolf Williard, opened its doors in 1891 after three years of construction, with building costs reaching 285,000 marks.
The establishment of St. Franziskus marked a return of Catholic presence in Pforzheim, following a period when Catholics were prohibited from settling in the Protestant city.
The church location at coordinates 48.893441, 8.70844 provides religious services and remains open to visitors interested in German religious architecture.
During World War II, the church endured severe damage from air raids, leading to a complete reconstruction between 1946 and 1948 by architects Theo Preckel and Eduard Wolf.
Location: Pforzheim
Inception: 1888
Architects: Adolf Williard
Architectural style: historicism
GPS coordinates: 48.89344,8.70844
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:59
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