This church is affectionately known as the 'Felsenkirche' or the 'church on the rocks'. It is the highest placed building in Luderitz. 'Felsen' is the German name for a natural granite outcrop, hence the name. It is also one of Namibia's oldest Evangelical Lutheran churches and according to the Official Gazette, the cornerstone was laid on 19th November 1911. The church was consecrated on 4th August 1912.

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Size: 5000px × 4082px 42.3cm × 34.6cm - 300dpi
Location: Lüderitz. Namibia., Namibia
Photo credit: © Obie Oberholzer / AfriPics
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