⛪ Herder Church
Stadtkirche St. Peter und Paul, Weimar
📋 Fast Facts
- Late Gothic church constructed 1498–1500
- Houses a Cranach altarpiece by Lucas Cranach the Elder and son
- Named after theologian and pastor Johann Gottfried Herder (1776–1803)
- Part of Classical Weimar UNESCO World Heritage ensemble
The Herder Church, formally known as the Stadtkirche St. Peter und Paul (City Church of St. Peter and Paul), is a landmark in Weimar, Germany, and an integral component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Classical Weimar." The church's origins trace to the 13th century, though the current structure was built in late Gothic style between 1498 and 1500. It remains an active Lutheran parish church and cultural venue ...