Parish church St. Nikolai, Parish church in Forst, Germany
St. Nikolai church in Forst is a parish building with a square west tower that rises above the rest of the structure. The interior contains vaulted spaces and several chapels, with the tower completed in 1570 and later fitted with three cast iron bells.
The church began construction around 1400 as a gothic building, with the vaulted interior finished by 1516. Later changes added a chapel and transformed parts of the building through baroque alterations.
The church shows in its buildings how different architectural styles were layered over time, with both gothic and baroque elements visible to visitors today. The space continues to serve as a gathering place for the local community and those who come to see its structure.
The building received major renovations in 2002 that improved its condition and added visitor facilities. The tower, bells, and interior chapels are accessible to those who visit.
A prominent 18th-century political figure is buried in one of the crypts beneath the church. His interest in baroque style contributed to the transformation of certain parts of the building.
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