Church of Saint Helena and Saint Andrew

The Church of Saint Helena and Saint Andrew displays Gothic Revival elements with a distinctive brick facade and an octagonal bell tower positioned separately.

The church construction, commissioned by Duke Friedrich Franz I of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, reached completion with its official opening on November 30, 1809.

The church naming honors both Helena Augusta and Andrew the Apostle, reflecting connections to Princess Helena Paulowna and her Russian heritage.

Located at coordinates 53.3248°N and 11.4849°E, the church stands on an artificial island within the western section of Ludwigslust Palace Park.

The church interior features relief figures of saints and a high altar structure originally transferred from Doberan Minster with paintings of Saint Helena and Saint Cecilia.

Location: Ludwigslust

Official opening: November 30, 1809

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 53.32480,11.48490

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:39