Kollegienkirche

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Kollegienkirche

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Kollegienkirche, Former university church in Jena, Germany

The Kollegienkirche stood as a substantial Gothic structure with a single side aisle on the north side and a three-bay choir in the east section.

The building started as a Dominican monastery church in 1286, founded by brothers Albert and Hermann von Lobdeburg, before becoming the University of Jena's church.

The church contained 83 grave plates and 38 epitaphs, predominantly from the 17th and 18th centuries, marking the final resting places of university professors.

The building underwent major reconstruction in 1557, when interior walls and intermediate ceilings divided the space into 36 rooms for student accommodations.

During the air raid on Jena in March 1945, the church sustained severe damage, leading to its demolition in 1947 under Soviet occupation.

GPS coordinates: 50.92785,11.58486

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:57

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Kollegienkirche - Former university church in Jena, Germany » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes