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The Frauenkirche ( IPA: [ˈfʁaʊənˌkɪʁçə], Church of Our Lady) is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony. Destroyed during the Allied firebombing of Dresden towards the end of World War II, the church was reconstructed between 1994 and 2005. The current structure is the third church building to stand at ...
Frauenkirche (Dresden) Die Frauenkirche in Dresden (ursprünglich Kirche Unserer Lieben Frau [1] – der Name bezieht sich auf die Heilige Maria) ist eine evangelisch-lutherische Kirche des Barock und der prägende Monumentalbau des Dresdner Neumarkts. Sie gilt als prachtvolles Zeugnis des protestantischen Sakralbaus, besitzt eine der größten ...
The Frauenkirche withstood the Seven Years’ War, the 1813 Battle of Dresden, and the Revolutions of 1848. However, on February 13, 1945, Anglo-American armed forces undertook a massive bombing campaign against Dresden. The center of the city was almost completely destroyed, and as many as 35,000 people were killed in the firestorm.
- Adrian Gilbert
The Stiftung Frauenkirche Dresden is a legally capable foundation under civil law in Dresden established on 28 June 1994. Its purpose was initially the reconstruction of the Dresden Frauenkirche according to George Bähr 's historical model. Since the completion of the work and the church consecration on the eve of Reformation Festival in 2005 ...
The Dresden Frauenkirche looks back on a long history. The various previous churches were already consecrated to Mary, Mother of God, and were named Frauenkirche. In the 18th century, the famous George Bährs domed building was built, which shaped the cityscape of Dresden for two hundred years. Destroyed shortly before the end of the Second ...
Die gotische Frauenkirche in Dresden war der Vorgängerbau der Frauenkirche von George Bähr. Sie entstand im 14. Jahrhundert und galt trotz ihrer Lage außerhalb der Stadtmauern bis ins 16. Jahrhundert als Mutter- und Hauptkirche Dresdens. Die Einführung des Protestantismus in Sachsen 1539 bedeutete einen Wendepunkt in der Geschichte der Kirche.
Aug 29, 2019 · Since October, 30th 2005 the steeple of the Frauenkirche overtops the Dresden skyline again. The reconstruction of the Frauenkirche is an impressive symbol of international reconciliation after World War II. The consecration attracted attention throughout the world. Millions of people have already visited the Frauenkirche.
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