Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Kreuzkirche
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Church of the Cross
St. Crucis
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
1. Kreuzkirche / Church of the Holy Cross Marker
Die ab 1320 im gotischen Stil gebaute Kirche wurde 1333 geweiht. Nach der Aegidienkirche und der Marktkirche war sie die jüngste Kirchengründung in der mittelalterlichen Stadt. 1630 stürzte bei einem Herbststurm der Turmhelm herab. Er wurde 1651–54 mit einer der ersten Laternenhauben im niedersächsischen Raum erneuert.
Die Kreuzkirche wurde 1943 im Zweiten Weltkrieg schwer beschädigt, der Wiederaufbau erfolgte 1959–61 nach Plänen von Ernst Witt. Die 1960 benannte „Schloss- und Stadtkirche St. Crucis“ wurde Mittelpunkt des 1949–51 entstandenen Kreuzkirchenviertels und der evangelischen Studentengemeinde.
In der Kirche befinden sich der älteste Grabstein der Stadt mit der Inschrift für Thidericus de Rintelen (gest. 1321) und das Altargemälde von Lucas Cranach d. Ä. (vor 1537). Beide stammen aus der abgebrochenen Schlosskirche.
Lithografie von Wilhelm Kretschmer um 1860
Historisches Museum Hannover
Construction of the Gothic church began in 1320, it was consecrated in 1333. After the Church of Saint Aegidien and the Market Church it was the newest church foundation in the medieval town. The spire collapsed after a storm in 1630. It was restored in 1651–54, with one of the first lantern domes in the region of Lower Saxony. Badly damaged during the Second World War (in 1943). Rebuilt 1959–61 after plans by Ernst Witt. Named “Royal and Municipal Church of St. Crucis” in 1960, it became the focal point for the surrounding city district (rebuilt 1949–51) and the Lutheran student chaplaincy. The church contains the city’s oldest tombstone, inscribed for Thidericus de Rintelen (died 1321), and an altarpiece by Lucas Cranach the Elder (before 1537), both originally from the now demolished royal chapel.
Lithograph by Wilhelm Kretschmer, around 1860
Hannover Historical Museum
Erected by Landeshauptstadt
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1320.
Location. 52° 22.399′ N, 9° 43.94′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Goldener Winkel and Kreuzkirchhof on Goldener Winkel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goldener Winkel 7, Hannover NI 30159, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ältestes Fachwerkhaus Hannovers / Oldest half-timbered house in Hanover (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballhofplatz / Ballhof Square (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands / Association of Factory Workers of Germany (about 120 meters
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
2. Kreuzkirche / Church of the Cross Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
3. Kreuzkirche / Church of the Cross Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
