Mariä Empfängnis, Romanesque filial church in Landau an der Isar, Germany.
Description
Mariä Empfängnis is a filial church in Landau an der Isar featuring a three-bay nave with a chancel oriented eastward and a late Gothic tower positioned on the western end. The structure combines Romanesque foundations with later Gothic elements that can be observed in its architectural details.
History
Construction of the church was completed in the second half of the 15th century, with 1478 inscribed on the chancel arch marking this period. The completion date reveals that the building took shape during a time of active church construction across the region.
Culture
The name Mariä Empfängnis refers to the Immaculate Conception of Mary, reflecting the spiritual purpose of this place of worship. Visitors can observe the veneration of the Virgin Mary expressed through the detailed altar carvings and stained glass.
Practical
The church is registered as an architectural monument under Bavarian heritage protection and should be visited with respect for its historical importance. Visitors should be aware that this is an active place of worship requiring quiet and appropriate behavior.
Did you know?
Two footprint-shaped indentations called Teufelstritt von Zülling are located near the church. These marks are connected to a medieval story about a church robbery and a lightning strike that supposedly struck a thief.
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