St. Alexander's Church, Romanesque church in Wildeshausen, Germany.
The Alexander Church features characteristic rounded arches, substantial stone walls, and an architectural design that emphasizes strength and solidity throughout its structure.
The church foundation began in 814 when Waltbert established the Chorherren Stift, making Wildeshausen a destination for religious travelers in northern Germany.
The interior walls contain medieval frescoes discovered during renovations, representing the only basilica of this type in the Oldenburg region.
Located by coordinates 52°53'56.19"N and 8°26'15.71"E, the church stands in the center of Wildeshausen, near the historical marketplace with its stone facades.
The church served as an evangelic Lutheran worship space starting in 1699, transitioning from its original form as a converted barn structure.
Location: Wildeshausen
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: Kollegiatstift St. Alexander, Wildeshausen
GPS coordinates: 52.89894,8.43770
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:27
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