Church of the Redeemer

Potsdam, Germany

The Protestant Church of the Redeemer (Heilandskirche) is famous for its Italian Romanesque Revival architecture with a separate campanile (bell tower) and for its scenic location. It was built in 1844. The design was based on drawings by King Frederick William IV of Prussia, called the Romantic on the Throne. The building was realized by Ludwig Persius, the king's favorite architect. The church is situated on the bank of lake Jungfernsee, 300 metres south of Sacrow Manor at the edge of its park, designed and expanded in the 1840s by landscape architect Peter Joseph Lenné. Both church and manor were restored in the 1990s. This area of lakes, forests, parks, and castles has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

References:

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Address

Fährstraße, Potsdam, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1844
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: German Confederation (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.live-like-a-german.com

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

S M (8 months ago)
a place of considerable elegance, not easy to reach, but worth the trip any day. a grand, uplifting view of the river and historic sites in the vicinity.

Chris Neal (9 months ago)
Beautiful park and church. A very peaceful escape from the city.

pasty morant (11 months ago)
interesting - gorgeous location

vivian Liu (2 years ago)
Most holy beauty church. Minimalist but not simple. Sun and light with water view. U name it.

Rahul Sahu (2 years ago)
Worth a visit. Esp. in spring and summers ? If you are coming from Berlin using public transportation then keep in mind it is going to take longer. The quickest way would be with a car.

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