St.-Stephani-Kirche, Gothic church in Calbe, Germany
St.-Stephani-Kirche is a Gothic church building in Calbe featuring two 57-meter tall twin towers and represents the largest religious structure in Salzlandkreis district. The building combines a wide central nave with double side aisles in a spacious hall architecture.
Construction began around 1480 and integrated elements from a previous 10th-century structure, with the final Gothic hall design completed in 1495. This building period coincided with a time of economic prosperity for the city.
The church holds remarkable interior furnishings including a wooden cross from the 15th century and a stone altar table from 1561, offering visitors insight into the artistic traditions that shaped the region.
Visitors must arrange access to the interior in advance through email or WhatsApp, with guided tours offered year-round. It is best to contact ahead of time to secure available visiting times.
The building features 14 guardian chimeras adorning its buttresses, depicting both demonic figures and caricatures of people from the construction era. These playful stone sculptures reveal the personality of the medieval craftsmen who created the work.
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