Kirchenruine Wachau

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Kirchenruine Wachau, Church ruin in Wachau, Markkleeberg, Germany.

The heritage monument exhibits standing outer walls with double-stepped buttresses, while the nave remains open to the sky with stone-paved flooring.

Constantin Lipsius designed this neo-gothic church in 1860, which suffered extensive damage from British air mines in 1943 and American incendiary bombs in 1945.

The structure maintains its role as a religious site, hosting summer services, weddings, baptisms, and concerts within its preserved walls.

Located at coordinates 51°16'31"N, 12°25'49"E, the church ruin stands on Kirchplatz in Markkleeberg, with restricted access for wheelchair users.

A lightning strike in 1974 led to the partial demolition of the tower, causing its debris to collapse the nave's vault, transforming the building into ruins.

Location: Markkleeberg

Inception: 1860s

Architects: Constantin Lipsius

Accessibility: Nicht rollstuhlgerecht

Address: Kirchplatz, 04416 Markkleeberg 04416 04416

Website: https://kirchenruine-wachau.de

GPS coordinates: 51.27534,12.43032

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:38

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