Heilig-Geist-Kirche, Gothic church in Landshut, Germany
The Heilig-Geist-Kirche is a Gothic church in Landshut with three naves and tall pointed arches characteristic of this architectural style. The interior features ribbed vaults that span across the spaces and draw the eye upward throughout the building.
Hans von Burghausen designed this church in 1407 to replace an older Romanesque basilica that had stood on the site. Construction proceeded over decades until the building reached its final form in 1461.
The entrance portal displays ornate stucco details and religious imagery that convey the building's importance as a community gathering place. Visitors and locals alike use the interior spaces, reflecting the church's ongoing role in daily city life.
The building sits on Heilig-Geist-Gasse and can be reached by the main pedestrian routes through the old town. After major renovation work completed in 1998, it now functions as an exhibition space, so check ahead to see what is on display during your visit.
The interior contains notable epitaphs and memorial works that often go unnoticed by casual visitors. One particularly significant memorial for Barbara Elsendorfer is attributed to the skilled sculptor Hans Stethaimer.
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