First Protestant Church in Freiburg

After coming under Habsburg rule in 1368, Freiburg was under a Catholic reign for centuries and all the churches were Roman Catholic.

There was one exception, however: the Melanchthon-Church, presumably the oldest church in Freiburg. It is located in a part of Freiburg called Haslach. Haslach used to be its own village, but became part of the city of Freiburg in 1890. As a village, Haslach belonged to the Margraviate of Baden-Durlach. In 1556 Margrave Karl II. introduced the Reformation to his territory, making Melanchthon Church protestant, which it remains to this day.

What makes the Melanchthon-Church exceptional?

•⁠ ⁠It is the oldest church in Freiburg.

•⁠ It was the first Protestant church in Freiburg.

A few facts about the building:

•⁠ The steeple dates back to Romanesque times.

•⁠ The nave has Romanesque and Gothic features.

•⁠ The portal and choir were built in Gothic style in the 14th century.

Europe / Germany

Lat: 47° 59' 31.128" N
Long: 7° 49' 3.108" E

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