St. Bartholomäi

The structure exhibits a late Romanesque cross-shaped basilica design with rubble stone walls, featuring a rectangular choir and a four-aisled hall church nave.

The church foundation dates to 1215, and in 1300 it received collegiate church status, leading to substantial architectural expansions of the choir section.

The church holds significant artworks, including Lucas Cranach the Younger's 1568 painting of Jesus' baptism and medieval stone carvings of religious scenes.

The transept and choir remain functional as a church space, while the nave section stands as a separate structural ruin following post-war restoration.

The freestanding bell tower, known as Dicke Turm, originated as a defensive watchtower and stands twenty meters northeast of the main church building.

Location: Zerbst

GPS coordinates: 51.96380,12.08470

Latest update: March 22, 2025 21:50