St. Heinrich, Parish church in Fürth, Germany
St. Heinrich is a parish church in Fürth with two towers that rise 35 meters and are twisted at 45 degrees, while the exterior is clad in quarrystone blocks from Winterhausen. The interior is marked by exposed reinforced concrete and an artistic wooden roof of Zollinger construction that spans across the upper space.
Construction began in 1927 under architect Michael Kurz and the building was consecrated in 1929. It represents an important example of early modern church architecture from the period between the two world wars.
The interior displays nine arched concrete pillars on each side of the nave, decorated with mosaics depicting apostles that shape the character of the space. These artworks invite visitors to pause and observe them closely during a walk through the hall.
Visitors should expect steep interior passages and the site is generally walkable throughout. The lighting from the windows changes throughout the day, so visiting at different times offers varying impressions of the space.
A 4-meter Christ figure stands in the choir and forms the spiritual focal point of the building. This sculpture creates a powerful anchor for the religious experience upon entering the church.
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