St. Agnes

St. Agnes is a former Catholic church in Kreuzberg, now home to König Galerie and its exhibitions of contemporary art. Architect Werner Düttmann designed the concrete building, which was built between 1964 and 1967. Look closely at its austere Brutalist form, inside and out, then see how the gallery uses the space for interdisciplinary and concept-oriented art. Entry is free. The building sits on a quiet street not far from Kottbusser Tor, so it can be easy to miss.

A concrete church in Kreuzberg

St. Agnes is at Alexandrinenstraße 118-121 in Kreuzberg, not far from Kottbusser Tor. Architect Werner Düttmann designed the church, built between 1964 and 1967. Its concrete construction sets it apart from many of Berlin’s churches, and its severe, functional form is a reason to look around before heading inside.

The building served as a Catholic place of worship until 2004. An Evangelical Freikirche later moved in. In the early 2000s, architect Arno Brandlhuber renovated the concrete structure, which is now home to König Galerie.

Art inside the former church

König Galerie uses the building for contemporary exhibitions, including interdisciplinary and concept-oriented art. The first-floor gallery is notable for the way the works sit within the church’s unusual spaces. Take time to notice both the art and the concrete rooms around it; the architecture is part of the visit.

St. Agnes can be easy to overlook on its quiet street. Entry is free. Opening information online may not be current, so check the main entrance before planning your visit around a particular exhibition.