St.-Nikolaus-Kirche, Roman Catholic church in Schluchsee, Germany
St.-Nikolaus-Kirche is a Roman Catholic church in Schluchsee with a seven-sided floor plan and a tent-like roof spanning four blocks of pews with three passages leading toward the altar. The layout creates an open, unified space that naturally guides worshippers toward the center.
The original church tower dates to 1275 and was integrated into the current structure when the previous building was replaced between 1979 and 1980. This blending of medieval roots with modern construction defines the building's character.
The entrance area shows a children's circle design where young ones dance around the bishop's staff and miter, representing Saint Nicholas's symbols.
The church is fully accessible and located at Kirchplatz 6 in Schluchsee with regular services throughout the week. It is good to check ahead about visiting hours to ensure you can enter and look around during your visit.
Inside the church are 15 iron spheres containing the Stations of the Cross that gradually close from station to station, ending with Christ's burial visible through only a narrow opening. This unusual artistic approach invites visitors to experience the Passion narrative in a meditative and thought-provoking way.
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