Dorfkirche Mellenthin, Gothic church in Mellenthin, Germany.
Dorfkirche Mellenthin is a Gothic church with a square stone choir and a brick nave featuring rounded arch windows and stepped gables. The interior displays characteristic late brick Gothic elements that are typical of church architecture from this period and region.
Construction began in the late 13th century with the choir, followed by the nave in the early 14th century. The building was originally affiliated with a larger church on nearby Usedom and later became independent.
The ceiling paintings in the choir show scenes from the Old and New Testament dating to the early 15th century. These works were created by artists who also worked on other notable churches in the region.
The church is located in a quiet village and is easy to reach on foot, especially from the nearby castle. Information about viewing times and access can be found on-site, and the building is visible from outside at any time.
Inside the church is a tomb stone of Rüdiger von Neuenkirchen and Ilsabe von Eickstedt, former castle owners of the region. This stone connects the building to the local aristocracy during the Reformation period.
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