Dorfkirche Badendiek, Gothic fieldstone church in Gutow, Germany
The Dorfkirche Badendiek is a Gothic fieldstone church in Gutow built with traditional fieldstone walls, pointed arches, and ribbed vaults typical of northern German ecclesiastical architecture. The building displays the characteristic construction methods and structural features that define rural churches in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region.
The village of Badendiek was first documented in 1273 in records connected to the Collegiate Church of Güstrow, establishing the location's medieval roots. The church arose during this period as the community grew and organized its religious life around a local place of worship.
The interior holds a late Gothic winged altar from the early 16th century depicting the crucifixion and saints in detailed scenes. These carved images tell religious stories that visitors can observe while exploring the space.
The church belongs to the Lohmen parish in the Rostock district and welcomes visitors interested in exploring a genuine example of rural architecture. The location sits in an easily accessible rural setting where visitors can walk around the church and its surroundings at a comfortable pace.
Three bronze bells hang in the tower, including one from 1612 bearing the name of Pastor Martinus Bambam and another from 1851 cast by Johann Carl Ludwig Illies. These bells serve as historical records of the parish's leadership and the craftspeople who contributed to the church over the centuries.
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