Peterskirche, Romanesque church at Petersberg hill, Erfurt, Germany
Peterskirche is a Romanesque church building on Petersberg hill in Erfurt with thick stone walls, rounded arches, and a two-tower front facade. The interior displays the typical Romanesque structure with pillars and vaults that convey a sense of solidity and strength.
The building began in the early 12th century as a monastery church for a Benedictine abbey and drew emperors and kings throughout the Middle Ages. Later it was converted for different uses and gradually lost its original religious function.
The interior walls still show traces of artworks from the 13th century, including crucifixion scenes and depictions of apostles. These remains tell of the religious importance the place held across generations.
The building sits on a hilltop and is reachable on foot from the old town, though the climb requires some effort. Visitors should know that the upper floor is regularly used for events and may not always be open to the public.
During the Napoleonic Wars and Prussian occupation, the sacred building was converted into a storage facility. This practical second use left marks on the structure that make its eventful past visible to this day.
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