Holy Blood of Wilsnack

The Holy Blood of Wilsnack features red brick construction with tall pointed arches and geometric patterns characteristic of northern German ecclesiastical architecture.

Three consecrated hosts survived a church fire in 1383, establishing Bad Wilsnack as a major medieval pilgrimage site until their destruction in 1558.

The church contains numerous archaeological findings, including pilgrim tokens and religious artifacts that document medieval devotional practices in northern Europe.

Visitors can reach the church by regional train from Berlin to Bad Wilsnack station, followed by a 10-minute walk through the town center.

Medieval pilgrims traveled from across Europe to this church, making it a pilgrimage destination that rivaled Santiago de Compostela in significance.

Location: Bad Wilsnack

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 52.95553,11.94464

Latest update: May 16, 2025 17:39