Evangelische Stadtkirche Laubach, Protestant church in Laubach, Germany
The Evangelical City Church of Laubach is a church building combining two architectural periods. Its eastern section dates from the 13th century with Romanesque-Gothic features, while the main nave was built in 1702 in baroque style.
The church was first documented in 1057 as a shrine dedicated to Saint Mary with four altars. Following the Reformation, the building was transformed, and it acquired its present baroque appearance in the 18th century.
The church displays frescoes from the 14th century showing apostles, Saint George, and a protective Madonna that visitors can see in the crossing tower. These painted walls served as religious storytelling for people who could not read, making art a central part of worship at that time.
The building underwent extensive restoration between 2008 and 2011, including roof repairs and interior redecoration in the original 1702 color scheme. Visitors will find the church in excellent condition, with baroque details and frescoes clearly visible throughout the interior.
A noble gallery directly connected to the castle was added in 1737, revealing the close relationship between the church and local aristocracy. Count Friedrich Magnus I rests in an alabaster tomb inside the church, underscoring his importance and the building's significance to the ruling family.
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