Church of Sant'Egidio

The Church of Sant'Egidius, or rather its ruins, located in the German city of Hanover, is a reminder of the horrors of World War II. The church, once the most elegant in the city, was built in the XIV century in the Gothic style with characteristic turrets and arched windows. It received its name in honor of the patron saint of sick people and cripples - a hermit raised to the face of saints - Egidiya.

During World War II, this one of the city’s oldest Lutheran churches was destroyed in a bombardment. The roof was completely destroyed, so the city government did not undertake reconstruction. Now this monument of medieval architecture is a reminder of the nightmares of war. On the remains of the pulpit, a cross was erected in memory of those who died during the battles. On one of the anniversaries of World War II, the Japanese city of Hiroshima presented Hanover with a bell that was installed inside the walls of the Church of Sant'Egidio.