Chronological history of the building
Previous churches | |
11th C. | Foundation of the Frauenkirche as a missonary church in Nisan district |
12th C. | First stone structure as basilica with three naves, the Frauenkirche becomes the parish church of Dresden |
13th/14th C. | Repeated enlargement and conversion to a Gothic hall church |
1470-1483 | The Frauenkirche is rebuilt in a late Gothic style |
1539 | The church is closed following the Reformation, used as a burial church |
1559 | Church services restart |
16th C. | Inclusion of the district around the Frauenkirche in the fortifications of Dresden |
1714 | Gradual dissolution of the churchyard at the endeavours of Augustus the Strong
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Bähr's church | |
1722 | The city council decides to build a new church, George Bähr is commissioned with this work |
26. 7. 1726 | Official planning and building permisison from the Earl of Wackerbarth |
26. 8. 1726 | Laying of the foundation stone and start of building work |
1729 | Start of building work on the bell-shaped stone dome |
28. 2. 1734 | Premature consecration of the church |
1736 | Completion of the building work on the dome |
1738 | Calls for the removal of the heavy stone dome following the first structural damage and the death of George Bähr |
27. 5. 1743 | Final completion of the building
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Destruction, memorial and reconstruction | |
15. 2. 1945 | The church collapses |
13. 2. 1990 | |
4. 1. 1993 | Begin of the archaeological rubble clearance |
27. 5. 1993 | Handover of the building permission certificate (250th anniversary of the completion) |
27. 5. 1994 | Official start of rebuilding work (first stone laid) |
21. 8. 1996 | Compleation and consecration of the Lower Church |
13. 2. 2000 | The spire cross financed by British donations is handed over by His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent |
29. 7. 2001 | Completion of the inner dome |
4. 5. 2003 | Consecration of the bells |
23. 5. 2003 | Completion of the main dome |
22. 6. 2004 | Restoration of the outer shape of the Frauenkirche with erection of the lantern dome including the pinnacle cross |
6 / 2005 | Completion of interior work including paintings and installation of the organ |
30. 10. 2005 | Consecration of the restored Frauenkirche in Dresden Dresden |