St.-Wiperti-Kirche Quedlinburg

The St. Wiperti Church features traditional Romanesque architectural elements with round arches, thick walls, and a stone crypt dating from the 10th century.

During the reign of Otto I in the 10th century, the church served as a royal court where Easter celebrations were held to commemorate his father Heinrich I.

The church transformed from a clerical community to a Premonstratensian monastery in 1146, later becoming a Protestant parish following the Reformation in 1547.

Located at coordinates 51.785, 11.1303, the church opens for Catholic services during summer months and provides guided tours of its medieval architecture.

The crypt underwent modifications in 1936 when the SS converted it into a national socialist shrine, before its restoration and reconsecration in 1959.

Location: Quedlinburg

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: Romanesque Road

Website: https://wiperti.de

GPS coordinates: 51.78500,11.13030

Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:59