Sankt Peter und Paul

Sankt Peter und Paul features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and vertical elements characteristic of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The church gained prominence in 1308 when a wooden crucifix was discovered in a tree where a shepherd boy had discarded consecrated bread 28 years earlier.

The religious landmark maintains its status as a pilgrimage destination, with annual processions carrying the medieval crucifix through the streets of Kranenburg.

Regular church services take place in this religious monument, which includes facilities for baptisms, weddings, and memorial gatherings for the local community.

The church's original 9th-century holy water stoup now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, purchased by J.P. Morgan in 1908.

Location: Kranenburg

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.78970,6.00583

Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:15