German Protestant Church
Changes After Construction:
- In May 1861, it was decided to build a chapel on top of the existing school building; the church was opened for worship on November 17, 1861.
- In January 1884, an organ made by Carl Eduard Gesell was installed in the church; in 1887, a bell was added.
- In 1911, as part of a major renovation, the outer walls were strengthened with buttresses and an additional section was added to the building.
- In 1920, the building was confiscated and closed to use; in 1925, it was released again.
- In 1944, it was confiscated for a second time; after being released again in 1954, a comprehensive renovation was carried out, particularly focused on the interior.
- In 1958, new stained-glass windows were installed.
- In 2004, repair/renewal work was carried out for the organ’s pipe system.
Prominent Features:
- The church is used by the Turkish Protestant congregation.
- The building is also known as the “Kreuzkirche.”
- The congregation was founded in 1843; in 1861, the church space was arranged as a chapel on the upper level of the school building and opened for worship.
- In the stained-glass windows dated 1958, the cross is depicted together with different Christian symbols.
