St. Kilian

The stone building features a central tower with sound arcades, attached columns, cube capitals, and two transept portals with sculptural decorations.

The oldest section of the church dates to 1100 with its tower, while the nave and choir were constructed during the third quarter of the 12th century.

The interior walls display paintings from 1200 in the Soest school style, including depictions of palmettes, volutes, and leaves symbolizing world creation.

The church maintains its function as a cemetery church, surrounded by burial grounds enclosed within high rubble stone walls on a ridge south of town.

One column capital exhibits a carved head known as the 'envy head,' which researchers interpret as a representation of the figure Loki.

Location: Lügde

GPS coordinates: 51.95220,9.24420

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:09