Stadtkirche St. Johannis, Late Gothic church in Neustadt an der Orla, Germany
Stadtkirche St. Johannis is a church building in Neustadt an der Orla with three aisles, sturdy columns, and detailed stone vaults in the choir area. The interior combines different construction periods, with large windows bringing light into the tall spaces.
Construction began in 1470 with the choir and tower, while the nave was completely rebuilt between 1517 and 1538. This long building period shows how the town gradually expanded and updated its religious center.
The church is named after Saint John and displays artistic details from different periods that reflect the religious life of the town. Visitors can see the craftsmanship from earlier times in stone and wood throughout the interior.
Entry is usually free or by donation, and the church is open to visitors during the day. It is worth taking time to examine the details and fully explore the choir and altar areas at a leisurely pace.
A hexagonal baptismal font from 1494 displays stone carvings of the four evangelists and contains a figure of a boy holding a pretzel. This unusual detail is one of the most overlooked artworks in the building.
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