Sankt Mariä Himmelfahrt, Gothic pilgrim church in Xanten, Germany
Sankt Mariä Himmelfahrt is a church in Xanten featuring a Gothic choir with baroque additions. A neo-Gothic tower built between 1898 and 1900 now dominates the exterior appearance of the building.
A healing miracle in 1430 inspired Count Adolf II of Kleve to build the initial chapel between 1438 and 1441. The structure was expanded and updated with new architectural elements over time.
The church is named after Mary and remains a pilgrimage destination where visitors come to pray before the 15th-century altar. People are drawn here by the tradition of seeking spiritual healing and blessing.
The church is located at Klosterstraße 3 in Marienbaum and is open as an active pilgrimage site. Check visiting hours in advance since access may be limited due to its function as a place of worship.
The church houses a Van Dam organ from 1894 featuring neo-rococo style with 25 registers. The sound of this organ combined with seven bronze bells cast by Petit & Edelbrock creates a distinctive acoustic experience for visitors.
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