St. Charles Church is a Huguenot church that was built for French religious refugees, the Huguenots. Its architecture reflects the French Reformed tradition, and to this day it stands as a testament to an eventful and moving history.
Landgrave Karl (1654–1730) laid the cornerstone for the church on August 3, 1698, in a central location in the newly founded French district of Oberneustadt. The church was designed and built by the French architect and court architect Paul du Ry (1640–1714). On February 12, 1710, the church was consecrated by Pastor Paul Joly, who had fled from Metz.
During the night of bombing on October 22–23, 1943, the building was severely damaged. During the reconstruction, which was completed in 1957, the magnificent dome and the elaborate exterior façade were omitted. Today, visitors are greeted by a bright, simple interior. Thanks to its simplicity, St. Charles Church is also well-suited for exhibitions, readings, and concerts. The annual Nativity scene exhibition during Advent has already become a tradition.
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Stadt Kassel
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