St.-Katharinen Lenzen, Gothic brick church in Lenzen, Germany
St.-Katharinen Lenzen is a Gothic brick church with three naves, a cross-shaped transept, and a choir section. The building features ribbed vaulting typical of the Gothic style and was constructed entirely from red bricks.
The church's foundations date to the 13th century, though the structure was significantly damaged by city fires and tower collapses over the following centuries. Major reconstruction work took place in the 15th and 18th centuries to restore the building.
The church is named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a figure widely venerated in regional religious art traditions. The congregation has gathered here for centuries to mark religious occasions, leaving traces in the interior decorations and sacred objects.
The church is open to visitors daily from May through October, with guided tours available upon request. Be aware that the main entrance via the west portal requires descending several steps before reaching the interior.
A bronze baptismal font from 1486 stands inside, supported by four figures of Saint Catherine. An altar added during the mid-1600s reveals the skilled craftsmanship of that era.
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