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 Church of Peace - Potsdam, Germany
N 52° 24.058 E 013° 02.605
33U E 366889 N 5807437
A protestant church dating back to the year 1848
Waymark Code: WM106B1
Location: Brandenburg, Germany
Date Posted: 03/06/2019
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the church was modeled after the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome. King Frederick William IV dreamed of a "christian state" where the king was regarded as a divine emissary. The mosaic in the cupola, showing Jesus on a throne was to underline this aspiration (pictures below).
The mosaic was relocated from the church San Cipriano in the Venetian Lagoon, which was scheduled for demolition.
King Frederick William IV and his wife Elisabeth Ludovika are buried in a crypt in the church.
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The church holds an open service every Sunday at 10 AM. There are also organ concerts on a regular basis.
In addition, from March 15 to October 15, it is open to the public from 9AM to 5 PM daily. The church is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin and every year an estimated 100,000 visitors to the parks find a moment of peace and reflection in this church.
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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 09/24/1848
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Protestant
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Friedenskirche Potsdam
Am Grünen Gitter 3
Potsdam, Germany
14469
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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