Evangelische Stadtkirche

The listed Protestant town church is located in the heart of Monschau directly on the Rur. Its construction was begun in 1787 by the then exceptionally wealthy Lutheran clothmakers. The church was opened in 1789 with a solemn service and finally completed in 1810 after the installation of two galleries and an organ. The richly decorated interior forms a clear contrast to the rather plain exterior. The festively designed hall is oriented towards the choir room, which is raised by two shallow steps and is given a very special character by the two unusual box cabinets on either side of the ornately carved pulpit. The mirrored ceiling and walls are decorated with precious stucco work in the "Louis-seize" style. Its very rare design and furnishings in the "Louis-seize" style and its relevance as a testimony to the cultural, social and economic history of the city led to the church being designated a "building of national importance" by the German Bundestag. It was named "City Church of the Year 2012" by the "Foundation for the Preservation of Ecclesiastical Monuments in Germany (KiBa)". It is one of the cultural churches in the EKD area. The city church is usually open from "Easter to October" from 11 am to 5 pm and during church services.