Dorfkirche Wust

Dorfkirche Wust is a medieval church building in Saxony-Anhalt featuring a rectangular nave, square choir, and semicircular apse built in late Romanesque brick style. A Baroque tower was added to the structure in the 1700s, becoming a prominent part of its visual profile.

The church was consecrated between 1191 and 1206 by Bishop Helmbert of Havelberg, making it one of the early religious buildings in the region. A Baroque tower was added in the early 1700s, marking a later architectural change to the original structure.

The church today hosts theatrical productions and musical concerts as part of an annual summer language program. Visitors experience the space both as a historical structure and as an active venue for artistic performances.

The building sits along the Romanesque Road, a tourist route that connects medieval architectural sites across the region. Visitors can reach the church easily via this marked route, which links several historic religious buildings and monuments throughout Saxony-Anhalt.

Beneath the church floor lies the Kattegruft, a crypt built in 1706 that holds the remains of members from the noble von Katte family. This underground chamber stands as a quiet reminder of the local nobility's connection to the church.

Location: Wust-Fischbeck

Part of: Romanesque Road

GPS coordinates: 52.54824,12.11490

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03