Dorfkirche Hornstorf, Gothic church in Hornstorf, Germany
The Dorfkirche Hornstorf is a Gothic church featuring cross-ribbed vaults supported by corbels carved as mask heads and a square western tower with twin-light windows. The interior displays furnishings from different periods reflecting its Lutheran heritage.
The church first appears in written records in 1327 as part of a local administrative system. Over the centuries, the building was expanded and equipped with new elements that survive to this day.
The Renaissance pulpit shows hand-painted biblical figures that reflect 17th-century craftsmanship. The stained glass windows tell religious stories using traditional glass-making methods from a later era.
The site is best explored on foot, with the church located in the village center and easily accessible from outside. Visitors should check locally about visiting hours since access may depend on service schedules.
The smaller bell in the tower was cast in 1878 using metal from captured French cannons, an unusual way to commemorate that historical period. The larger bell was later removed and no longer hangs in the tower today.
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