Is this where faith found a new home amidst the rubble? This, my friends, is the Christkönig-Kirche. It stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Augsburg. The original Christkönig-Kirche, built in 1934, was heavily damaged during World War II. Imagine the cityscape, scarred by conflict, yet the people of Hammerschmiede persevered. They rebuilt their beloved church, bigger and better than before. In 1963, the cornerstone for the new Christkönig-Kirche was laid. The architect, Karl Sendlinger, cleverly incorporated the old church’s apse and tower into the new design, a beautiful symbol of resilience. Just a year later, in December 1964, the new Christkönig-Kirche was consecrated, a beacon of hope amidst the post-war reconstruction. Today, it stands as a symbol of rebirth and the enduring power of faith in the Hammerschmiede community.
Hexenbrunnen
What would you say if I told you that this unassuming fountain bears witness to a dark chapter in Augsburg’s