Pfingstkirche, Protestant church in Nauener Vorstadt district, Potsdam, Germany.
Pfingstkirche is a Protestant church in Potsdam's Nauener Vorstadt district characterized by red brick walls and a steeply pitched gabled roof. The northern bell tower features pointed arch windows and Gothic design elements, while a southern extension expands the main structure.
The building originated as a chapel in 1894 adjoining the New Pentecost House and was later expanded with a southern addition to become a full church. This gradual development reflects how the local congregation grew in size and needed more space.
The church remains central to the Nauener Vorstadt neighborhood and shapes how residents experience the area around it. Walking through the district, visitors notice how the building anchors the community's everyday life and local identity.
Visitors can set out from the church on several hiking routes that connect to Schloss Cecilienhof and the parks of Sanssouci. The location makes it a convenient starting point for exploring the broader historic sites and landscapes across Potsdam.
The interior features movable pews that can shift between serving as seats and as backrests. This clever design allowed the congregation to quickly reorient the pews to face the organ during musical performances.
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