3 BradJill - 4 years ago
St. Matthaus-Kirche (free entry) is a small historic church you can visit at the Kulturforum (Culture Forum) near the museums and Philharmonic Concert Hall, just south of Teirgarten. Opening hours are 11am to 6pm daily (closed on Mondays).
Originally built between 1844 and 1846 in Italian Romanesque style, the church was severely damaged during WWII. However it was restored between in the late 1950s, returning it prewar architectural appearance. Highlights are the thin tower which fronts the building and the brick facade made of yellow and red lines.
The interior of St. Matthaus-Kirche is very modest yet also contemporary decorated. The nave and two aisles are mostly white and simple. However, the walls are lined with contemporary paintings of a religious nature. These are a compelling contrast to traditional church artworks. The artworks are provocative, non-offensive and very colourful - interesting viewing for art fans.
In the end, we were glad to see St. Matthaus-Kirche and the artworks on display there. You can conveniently visit this church in 10-15 minutes or longer if you like, after you've visited one or more of the museums at Kulturforum.
