German City Temporarily Renamed "Swiftkirche" to Honor Taylor Swift
In a unique tribute to American pop sensation Taylor Swift, the German city of Gelsenkirchen has temporarily renamed itself Swiftkirche ahead of the singer's highly anticipated Eras Tour concerts later this month. This renaming, initiated by a dedicated Swift fan and endorsed by the city's mayor, marks a spirited celebration expected to draw tens of thousands of fans to the city. According to reports from the German news agency dpa, Gelsenkirchen unveiled a yellow city sign bearing the temporary name "Swiftkirche," which translates to "Swift's Church." This symbolic gesture aims to welcome Swifties from around the world who will converge in the city for three consecutive concerts on July 17, 18, and 19 at the Veltins-Arena on Schalke stadium. The initiative to rename the city was sparked by Aleshanee Westhoff, a devoted Swift fan who proposed the idea to the mayor and garnered support through a petition. Mayor Karin Welge expressed gratitude to Westho
