Stadtkirche St. Jakob und St. Dionysius

Stadtkirche St. Jakob und St. Dionysius is a brick church standing on a central hill near the market square, featuring three naves of equal height. The building combines Romanesque sections with Gothic elements, each part built during different periods of its long construction.

Construction started in 1206 with the Romanesque nave, expanded westward in 1220, and gained a Gothic choir in the 15th century. These building phases reflect how architectural styles and the community's needs evolved over generations.

The name honors two saints and reflects the religious importance this place held for the town over centuries. Visitors today can experience the skilled craftsmanship in details like the bronze baptismal font with its carved Passion scenes, showing how faith and artistry were intertwined.

The building is typically accessible during daylight hours and can be visited from inside. The southern portal with its ornate brick capitals and restored archivolts serves as a good starting point for exploring the exterior details.

The southern portal features rare early examples of brick church architecture with carefully crafted brick capitals and archivolts. These details make this place an important witness to how brick building techniques developed in Northwest Mecklenburg.

Location: Gadebusch

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 53.70220,11.11720

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07