Wiesenkirche, Gothic parish church in Soest, Germany
Wiesenkirche is a Gothic parish church in Soest featuring three naves of equal height with slender pillars that integrate the choir into the hall space. White cross-ribbed vaults span the ceiling, creating a bright and open interior.
Construction of the current building began in 1313, replacing an earlier Romanesque structure from the 12th century. The distinctive twin towers were completed between 1846 and 1876.
The North Portal window shows the Westphalian Last Supper, created around 1500, with Jesus and his disciples sharing a meal featuring local foods like ham and pumpernickel. This scene reveals how local artists wove their own world into religious stories.
The church's green sandstone material requires ongoing maintenance due to its vulnerability to weather and structural strain. Visitors should be aware that restoration work may take place and could affect access to certain areas.
The choir windows contain the most substantial collection of 14th-century Westphalian monumental figures, with Christ and Mary as central elements. These stained glass panels represent a rare preservation of this early art form and reveal the importance this church held in its time.
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