Openkirche — about project

«Open Kirche» is a project by the Annenkirche team dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the Lutheran Church.

In 2022, as part of the «Open Kirche» project and with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation, 25 informational boards were installed near Lutheran churches in Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. These boards рассказывают about the history of the churches, congregations, and individuals who made significant contributions to the development of these areas and became part of Russian history.

Today, the project continues to grow:

community clean-up events and volunteer trips are organized;

initiatives for preserving cultural heritage sites are being implemented;

participation of local residents and volunteers is expanding.

Lutheran churches are not only an important part of the historical and cultural heritage of Northwestern Russia and the country as a whole, but also sites with high tourism potential. Their preservation and interpretation contribute to the development of educational tourism, the creation of new routes, and the increasing attractiveness of the region.

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