St.-Leo-Kirche Bibra, Medieval church in Bibra Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Germany
St.-Leo-Kirche Bibra is a medieval church featuring late Gothic hall architecture with dressed stone masonry and a narrow choir ending in a pentagonal closure. The building's distinctive form shapes the townscape of Bibra in the Grabfeld region.
The foundation stone was laid in 1492 with members of the von Bibra family present at the ceremony. The building arose during the period when late Gothic architecture flourished in this region.
The interior displays three late Gothic winged altars attributed to Tilman Riemenschneider, featuring intricate carved details with partial gilt decorations. These artworks continue to define the church's character and draw visitors interested in religious craftsmanship.
The building is open from May through September on weekends and holidays, while weekday visits can be arranged by appointment. It is advisable to check availability ahead of time since opening hours are seasonally limited.
Among the three church bells is the Anna Bell from 1513, donated by Lorenz von Bibra and ringing continuously since that time. This bell directly connects today's community with the period of the Reformation and the family that originally enabled the building.
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