Église luthérienne de la Trinité, Lutheran church in 13th arrondissement, France
Église luthérienne de la Trinité is a church building located at 172 Boulevard Vincent-Auriol in the Gothic Revival style, featuring high vaults, ornamented windows, and a square tower topped with an octagonal bell structure. The design incorporates French and Italian architectural elements, with octagonal sacristies connected to cylindrical turrets positioned at each end of the building.
The church was designed by architects Jean Naville and Henri Chauquet and opened to the Protestant community in March 1888. It was built during a period of expanded interest in constructing religious buildings in contemporary architectural styles.
The church serves as a regular gathering place for Lutheran worship and community events that reflect the Protestant tradition in this part of Paris. It remains an active center for the local religious community throughout the year.
The church is accessible by multiple public transportation lines that serve the area around Boulevard Vincent-Auriol. Visitors can participate in regular services or visit during available hours throughout the week.
The building features an uncommon blend of French and Italian architectural traits that becomes particularly evident in the octagonal sacristies paired with connected cylindrical turrets. This stylistic combination makes it a striking example of how different design traditions were merged in religious architecture of that era.
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