The main attraction of Schwenda, affectionately called the little sister of the Dresden Frauenkirche by the residents, is the baroque church of St. Cyriaki and Nicolai, built from 1736 to 1738 according to plans by the Count of Stolberg's chamberlain and mining councillor, Johann Friedrich Penther, who had already moved to Göttingen at the time.
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Wanderfreundin KJ

June 4, 2025

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A very well-preserved church, with a memorial stone in front of it to the fallen soldiers of both World Wars. A very sad story, as always. Unfortunately, the church was closed.

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Berghexe

April 20, 2021

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Beautiful church hidden in the small town of Schwenda. It's worth taking a look there.

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St. Cyriaki and Nicolai Church and War Memorial, Schwenda

1. View of Josephskreuz – Josephskreuz Observation Tower loop from Schwenda

2. Stolberg Half-Timbered Houses – Beautiful half-timbered houses loop from Stolberg (Harz)

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