The Rosary Basilica () is a

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church in Berlin-Steglitz. Designed by Christoph Hehl,

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, the

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-style building was completed in 1900. After surviving

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without any damages, the church was appointed

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. The ornate murals inside the church were begun by Friedrich Stummel and, after his death, completed by his former students. Rosenkranz-Basilika, Berlin-Steglitz (360x180), 1706281217, ako.jpg, Panorama of the interior Rosenkranz-Basilika, Berlin-Steglitz, 1706281200, ako.jpg, Murals inside the church Rosenkranz-Basilika, Berlin-Steglitz, 1706281230, ako.jpg, The altar surrounded by murals Berlin Rosenkranz-Basilika Wandbild Kreuzigung.jpg, Mural of the

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Birth of Jesus, mural in Rosary Church.jpg, Mural of the

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Bibliography

* Victor H. Elbern. "Rosenkranz-Basilika Berlin-Steglitz". Berlin, 1988 * Annelen Hölzner-Bautsch. "100 Jahre Kirche Mater Dolorosa – Geschichte der katholischen Gemeinde in Berlin-Lankwitz – 1912 bis 2012". Berlin: Katholische Pfarrgemeinde Mater Dolorosa, 2012

External links

"Kath. Rosenkranzbasilika"
history and data about the Rosary Basilica at the official website of the city of Berlin (in German) 1890s establishments in Germany Buildings and structures in Steglitz-Zehlendorf Roman Catholic churches in Berlin Berlin Rosary Romanesque Revival church buildings in Germany Heritage sites in Berlin {{Germany-RC-church-stub