Bad Doberan Minster

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Bad Doberan Minster, Gothic monastery church in Bad Doberan, Germany.

The church spans 79 meters in length and 39 meters in width, featuring a central nave reaching 26.5 meters high and a tower extending to 72 meters.

The monastery, established in 1171 and consecrated in 1368, served as the burial site for regional rulers until 1920 and underwent transformation during the Lutheran Reformation in 1552.

The interior contains the oldest winged altar in Europe, a monumental cross altar, and the Gothic tabernacle, displaying medieval craftsmanship through detailed religious artworks.

The building functions as the main Lutheran church of Bad Doberan, hosting religious services and welcoming 200,000 visitors annually for guided tours and concerts.

The church maintains the most complete medieval interior among former Cistercian abbey churches in Europe, including original furnishings from 1300.

Location: Bad Doberan

Inception: 1368

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Made from material: brick

Part of: Doberan Abbey, Bad Doberan monastery ground

Website: http://muenster-doberan.de

GPS coordinates: 54.10778,11.90983

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19

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