Stiftskirche Lahr, Gothic church in Lahr/Schwarzwald, Germany
Stiftskirche Lahr is a Gothic building with five bays and a three-nave layout, distinguished by its renewed facade with Gothic portals. The roof structure and masonry were comprehensively updated to preserve the historical form.
Founded in 1259 by Walter von Geroldseck next to his castle as a hospital chapel, the church converted from a monastic institution to a secular foundation in 1482. This shift reflected changing social needs in the region.
The church has served as a central meeting place for Lahr residents over centuries and continues to shape the look of the old town. Visitors can see through the artworks inside how important this place was to the local community.
The church is located in Lahr's old town and is easily accessible on foot, especially from the market street. The interior is bright and open, making it straightforward to explore the architecture and artworks.
The current organ was built between 1969 and 1997 following the design of a Silbermann instrument destroyed by fire in 1877. This reconstruction preserves the musical and craft traditions that have been characteristic of the church across generations.
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