St. Bartholomäus

St. Bartholomäus is a church in Rothenstadt with medieval foundations that underwent major renovation in 1737. The building features a distinctive central tower and retains architectural details reflecting that period of transformation.

The parish was first recorded in 1326 and shifted toward Lutheran teaching in 1522 during the Reformation. This religious change eventually led to the church becoming a shared worship space for two communities.

Known as St. Bartholomäus, the church once welcomed both Protestant and Catholic worshippers within the same walls. This shared religious space left marks on how the building is arranged and used today.

The church sits centrally in Rothenstadt and is easily accessible. It is part of a network of religious buildings that visitors can explore through a dedicated cycling route.

The church cemetery was kept strictly divided between Protestant and Catholic sections during the period of shared worship. This physical separation reveals how the two communities maintained distinct identities even in burial practices.

Location: Weiden in der Oberpfalz

Address: Kirchenstraße 13

GPS coordinates: 49.63040,12.14248

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27