St. Jürgen, Lutheran church in Südfriedhof district, Kiel, Germany
St. Jürgen is a church with modernist design located at Königsweg 78 in the Südfriedhof district. The building features a striking seven-part apse window with bright colors and exemplifies postwar reconstruction architecture.
The church was inaugurated on December 12, 1954, replacing its predecessor that was completely destroyed by bombing in April 1945. Its construction marked part of the city's broader reconstruction following World War II.
The three bells in the church tower ring throughout the day, with the middle bell salvaged from the previous St. Jürgen that was destroyed during the war. This surviving bell connects the congregation directly to their community's past.
The church space is accessible for visits, and the Free Evangelical Church of Kiel holds regular services there. It is helpful to check beforehand when gatherings take place to plan a visit at a convenient time.
During construction, workers received more than 2480 liters of coffee as part of an experiment to reduce alcohol consumption on the building site. This unusual approach reflects the social innovations of Germany's postwar period.
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