Mariä Himmelfahrt, Gothic church in Kaisheim, Germany.
Mariä Himmelfahrt is a Gothic basilica in Kaisheim with tall walls, pointed arches, and ribbed vaults following the design principles of French cathedrals in simplified form. The building houses a stone Madonna sculpture from 1350 and an organ from the 17th century inside.
The building was constructed between 1352 and 1387, replacing an older Romanesque church founded in 1135 by Count Heinrich II. The construction took place several centuries after the original founding and shows the shift from Romanesque to Gothic style in the region.
The interior displays baroque paintings of apostles and carved tombstones from different periods along the walls. These artworks show how the community honored its deceased members across the centuries.
The church is located in Kaisheim's old town and is normally open to visitors as it still functions as a place of worship today. It is best explored on foot, and visitors should note that tours may not be possible during services.
Inside stands an organ built by Matthias Tretzscher in 1677, which was later reworked in 1792 and still plays today. This instrument is a significant piece that gives the church its distinctive sound during services and concerts.
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