Heidelberg, Germany
Marktpl.
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+49622121117
Beautiful church in Heidelberg town. Looks great from the castle.
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The Church of the Holy Spirit or Heiliggeistkirche is the most famous church in Heidelberg, Germany. It is rather fitting that Heidelberg's energy comes from its passion for education -- not for religion. The rather simple architecture and design of the church gives credence to that idea. It stands in the middle of the market place in the old center of Heidelberg, not far from the Heidelberg Castle
In the course of its history, the Church of the Holy Spirit was used by both Catholics and Protestants, even simultaneously. Starting in 1706, a partition was inserted so that both congregations could hold their services without any mutual disturbance. In 1720, Karl III Philip, Elector Palatine came into conflict with the town's Protestants as a result of fully handing over the Church of the Holy Spirit to the Catholics. Karl Philip gave way, due to pressure from Prussia, the Dutch Republic, and Sweden and repartitioned the wall. In 1936 the separating wall was removed and the church is now exclusively Protestant (Protestant Church in Baden). At the beginning of the 1970s, the steps at the rear of the Church of the Holy Spirit were popular with the Hippies and the Flower Power movement and became a tourist attraction during this time. In 1972, a rock concert by Werner Pieper and the English band Quintessence was organised in the church and attended by students and Hippies alike.
Nice place. When you are visiting the beautiful old city you can find this nice place. Please don't forget to visit the place when you are visiting Heidelberg.
Beautiful church! You can still see some of the damage in blackened bricks on the outside from WWII allied bombings of Heidelberg. This church is truly a remarkable landmark in the city.
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