St. Mariä Geburt, Gothic church in Stammheim, Germany.
St. Mariä Geburt is a church featuring Gothic elements such as pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. The building displays a three-aisle hall church layout with a central nave and two side aisles, with the original Gothic choir serving as the Marian chapel.
The Stammheim chapel received its first written mention in 1075, with the current Marian chapel constructed in the early 14th century. The church underwent major expansion in 1902, creating the three-aisle hall church structure that visitors see today.
The church has drawn pilgrims since the 16th century to honor Mary in a special way. Today, visitors can sense the devotion centered around the image of Mary the Mother of Joy, which remains central to the prayer life here.
The interior is best explored at a leisurely pace to take in the architectural details across all three aisles. The church's 1927 organ with 27 registers is a significant feature of the space and contributes greatly to the acoustics during services.
The organ comes from the renowned Klais workshop in Bonn and has undergone several restorations over the decades. This restoration history shows how the instrument has been continuously cared for throughout its life in the church.
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