Bartholomäuskirche Markgröningen

Bartholomäuskirche is a Gothic church in Markgröningen with two distinct towers, each featuring its own spire design. The building rises on an elevated platform above the early medieval village center and serves as a defining landmark for the town.

Count Hartmann II initiated construction in the mid-13th century, reusing the foundations of an earlier Romanesque church that dated back to the 8th century. This reuse of earlier structures shows how sacred sites were rebuilt at the same locations over many centuries.

The church houses carved wooden choir stalls from the 14th century featuring figures of Christopher and the apostles Peter and Paul. These carvings reflect the craftsmanship and religious interests of the community during medieval times.

The church is accessible via steps leading up to its elevated platform, offering visitors a good view of the early medieval village center. The interior can be visited during specific hours, so it is worth checking opening times before your visit.

The high watchtower contains medieval standard measurements embedded in its foundation: a rod measuring 4.745 meters (15.6 feet) and a cloth measure of 0.629 meters (2.1 feet). These built-in measuring tools reveal how the church served as a center for overseeing trade measurements in the medieval town.