Lüderitz, Namibia — Felsenkirche and the View from the Top of the Rock

In the small town of Lüderitz, Namibia, high atop Diamantberg (Diamond Hill) at the end of Kirche St., an old German Lutheran church towers above the town. This is Felsenkirche, which translates to “Rock Church,” and it is so named because it sits upon that aforementioned rocky hill. This church is in the Vertical Gothic style, and it dates back to 1912. Today it is designated a Namibian national monument. All the photos shown in today’s article were taken atop Diamond Hill, including many inside Felsenkirche itself. But before I get to today’s photo gallery/slide show, I want to show you the view facing south through west. This is the southern portion of Lüderitz Bay and the Lüderitz Nest Hotel, and if you don’t get up here you’ll probably not see it otherwise:

Now for today’s presentation of Diamond Hill views and the Felsenkirche:

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