Unser Lieben Frauen, Romanesque church in Burg, Germany
Unser Lieben Frauen is a Romanesque church in Burg with a three-nave hall layout and two towers built from field stone and sandstone. Inside, it contains an altar, pulpit, and baptismal font created by the Magdeburg sculptor Michael Spieß.
The church first appeared in records in 1186 as St. Maria in monte and required complete reconstruction after a city fire in 1268. The rebuilding process took around 300 years and shaped the town's appearance over generations.
The church is named after the veneration of Mary, a common focus in medieval religious life across this region. The art and craftsmanship visible inside reflect local devotional practices and the skills of artisans who worked in Magdeburg.
Visits work best from May through September when the church opens on weekday afternoons. Since Sunday services alternate with another local church, it is worth checking opening times ahead of a visit to avoid finding it closed during religious services.
The two towers were originally the same height until after 1500, when they were modified and remain unequal today. The wooden ceiling in the choir section preserves carpentry techniques typical of medieval local craftsmanship.
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