St. Petri-Kirche

The church features a three-nave basilica structure with a prominent west tower, octagonal pillars, and high side aisles with vaulted ceilings.

Bishop Otto of Bamberg established the church in 1128 on the site of a former Slavic temple, with the current building constructed between 1280 and 1350.

The church serves as the final resting place for the Dukes of Pomerania-Wolgast, with nine zinc sarcophagi housed in the underground crypt.

Visitors can access the church from Kirchplatz street in the center of Wolgast, with the tower offering a viewing platform at 40 meters height.

The interior displays large-scale paintings of the Dance of Death created around 1700, based on Hans Holbein the Younger's woodcut series.

Location: Wolgast

Inception: 1280

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Website: http://www.kirche-wolgast.de/

Made from material: brick

Website: http://kirche-wolgast.de

GPS coordinates: 54.05360,13.77670

Latest update: March 16, 2025 00:58