St. Elisabeth, Catholic church building in northern Aachen, Germany
St. Elisabeth is a church building in northern Aachen featuring neo-Gothic architecture with sandstone portals and a triple-nave structure, completed in 1907. The interior displays a net vault ceiling and twisted columns beneath Moselle slate roofing.
The building suffered severe damage during World War II in 1943 when bombing raids destroyed its roof and tower. It was rebuilt after the war and continued serving as a church until its deconsecration decades later.
The church was deconsecrated in 2016 and now houses Germany's first coworking space within a church nave, called Digital Church. Visitors see modern workspaces set between historical columns and beneath vaulted ceilings.
The building is located at Jülicher Straße 72 at the corner of Blücherplatz and is easy to find. Access may be limited since the space now serves startups and small businesses, so checking opening hours in advance is advisable.
The interior retains its net vault ceiling and twisted columns while modern office installations have been integrated through reversible modifications. This approach means the historical structure could be restored at any time if needed.
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