Basilika Altenkrempe

The Basilica Altenkrempe stands as a three-aisled brick structure combining Late Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements with a decorated interior spanning multiple centuries.

Construction of the church began after 1190 under Count Adolf III of Schauenburg, marking the initial development phase of what was intended to become a port city.

The interior features a 13th-century bronze baptismal font, numerous epitaphs dating from 1541 to 1747, and a high altar constructed in 1741.

The church serves 25 villages across a 90-kilometer area and welcomes visitors through established cycling routes that connect to the surrounding region.

The original plans for Altenkrempe as a port city were abandoned due to insufficient water depth, leading to the establishment of Neustadt as the main harbor.

Location: Altenkrempe

Architectural style: Brick Gothic, Brick Romanesque Architecture

Made from material: brick

Address: Kirchsteig 1

GPS coordinates: 54.13310,10.82670

Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:33