Stadt- und Klosterkirche St. Jakobus und St. Clemens

Stadt- und Klosterkirche St. Jakobus und St. Clemens is a Romanesque church in Sandersdorf-Brehna with a sturdy tower built from red sandstone and porphyry stones in walls roughly two meters thick. The building serves as both a city church and former monastery church at a single location.

Countess Hedwig founded an Augustinian convent here in 1201, and its church was completed in 1202. This foundation eventually created a lasting connection between religious and civic life in the town.

The interior displays religious craftsmanship from the late medieval period through carved elements and sacred images that remain visible in the space. Visitors can observe how these artistic traditions shaped the room's character and spiritual focus.

The church stands conveniently near the A9 motorway between Berlin and Hermsdorf, making it easy for travelers to stop and rest. Keep in mind that this is an active religious space, so visiting during appropriate hours is important.

The tower originally served as a defensive structure and features narrow light slots positioned deliberately low. These openings were designed to allow defenders to maintain security even when siege ladders reached the wall.

Location: Sandersdorf-Brehna

Inception: 1201

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: Churches in parish area Sandersdorf

Website: https://pfarrbereich-sandersdorf-brehna.de/kirchen-im-pfarrbereich/brehna.html

GPS coordinates: 51.55698,12.21334

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22