Parish church of St. Gallus and Ulrich, Kißlegg, church building in Kißlegg, Tübingen Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany
The Parish Church of St. Gallus and Ulrich is a baroque church in Kißlegg, built between 1734 and 1738. Its interior features a barrel vault ceiling, large round windows that flood the space with light, and intricate plasterwork in gold, silver, and bright colors such as ochre and red.
The original church may date to the 9th century, but the tower that still stands today shows Romanesque features from the 12th century. A major fire in 1548 destroyed most of the structure yet left the tower intact, which was later heightened and eventually transformed into the baroque building we see today.
The church is dedicated to Saints Gallus and Ulrich, two figures of special importance to the local community. Their statues stand on either side of the high altar, reminding visitors of the town's religious roots.
The best way to explore the church is to enter through the main portal decorated with saint figures and a Madonna statue. Take time to observe the ceiling paintings, the carved pulpit from 1745, and the altar paintings, especially when sunlight streams through the large windows.
A special collection of 21 silver pieces, including small saint figurines, a cross, and biblical scenes, is kept in a glass cabinet and can be viewed during guided tours in summer. These treasures were gathered by a late pastor and represent rarely visible examples of baroque craftsmanship.
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