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Stadtkirche
The Stadtkirche in Goeppingen is a Protestant church consecrated in 1619, built according to a church design influenced by Heinrich Schickhardt.

Description

In November 1619, the church building constructed by Wuerttemberg court architect Heinrich Schickhardt was consecrated. It replaced St. John´s Chapel, which had stood on this site since the 14th century and is documented in written records. The chapel was no longer sufficient for worship needs, especially since the Reformation. Between 1601 and 1607, Schickhardt had created a model for Protestant church construction in Wuerttemberg with the building of St. Martin´s Church in Moempelgard (a Wuerttemberg exclave in Burgundy, today: Montbéliard/France). This type of church, with a transverse pulpit and high pointed gable, strict structure of the outer longitudinal sides with long window fields, round windows above the portals, and a gable field divided into three parts by cornice strips, remained in use for almost 200 years and was also the model for the Stadtkirche in Goeppingen.

 

In the 18th century, the church was given a Rococo interior. Since the beginning of the 20th century, it has featured Art Nouveau decorations in the ceiling paintings and chandeliers. The tower dates from the mid-19th century.

 

  • Opening hours: Daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Use our parking garage ring for a relaxed parking experience.
  • Barrier-free
  • Schlossplatz 8, 73033 Goeppingen