St. Bartholomäuskirche, Lutheran church in Brake, Germany.
St. Bartholomäuskirche is a church building in Golzwarden with red brick walls, a steep gabled roof, and an octagonal roof turret. It combines late Romanesque hall church design with a Gothic polygonal choir that was added later.
The building was constructed in the 13th century on elevated ground following late Romanesque principles for hall churches. In the 15th century, a polygonal Gothic choir was added, showing how the structure evolved over time.
The interior displays craftsmanship spanning several centuries, from wooden pews created in the 17th century to a brass chandelier hung in the 18th century. These objects show how the community valued its gathering space over generations.
The building underwent extensive repairs following a fire in 2019 and reopened for services and visitors in October 2023. The interior may still show signs of restoration work, so it is worth checking local information about visiting hours before going.
The building has an independent bell tower positioned about 10 meters west of the nave, constructed in 1514. This separate tower was built using materials from the original west tower, showing a practical solution from that era.
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