St. Maria Friedenskönigin, Catholic church in Cottbus, Germany

St. Maria Friedenskönigin is a Catholic church in the southern old town of Cottbus with two prominent towers made of red clinker bricks. The building shapes the neighborhood skyline at about 33 meters tall and houses a modern Jehmlich organ with 1309 pipes and 24 registers inside.

Construction started in 1932 after local citizens founded a church building association, and the building was consecrated by Cardinal Bertram in October 1934. Significant changes came in the following decades as the congregation adapted the space to its needs.

The interior was completely transformed between 1976 and 1982, creating a central gathering space around the altar. This modern arrangement lets visitors experience the church as a place of community, not just as a traditional pilgrimage site.

The church is best reached from the southern old town, and the red clinker bricks and prominent towers make it easy to spot. A visit works well on foot, and you can explore the modern organ and interior at your own pace.

Since 1963, a white cement sculpture of Christ created by Rudolf Brückner-Fuhlrott adorns one of the church towers. This sculpture is clearly visible from the plaza below and is often overlooked, even though it marks the building's appearance from afar.

• Location: Cottbus
• GPS coordinates: 51.75488,14.33075
• Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20