St. Bartholomäi-Kirche Jonitz

St. Bartholomäi-Kirche Jonitz is a parish church in the Waldersee district of Dessau-Roßlau featuring a square tower topped with an obelisk as its most distinctive feature. The structure has plastered walls with pilaster projections and a hall church layout that unites architectural elements from different periods.

The church was built between 1722 and 1725 and later modified in two phases to adapt to changing tastes. Renovation work from 1816 to 1817 and again from 1820 to 1823 reshaped its interior and exterior appearance.

The interior holds a gallery, pulpit, and several burial monuments, including the mausoleum of Prince Leopold III Friedrich Franz of Anhalt-Dessau and his wife Louise. These tombs reflect the church's importance as a burial place for the local ruling family.

The church sits at the southwestern edge of Dessau-Waldersee and is easy to access from the nearby cycling route along the Mulde and the Luther walking trail. Its location makes it convenient to include as part of a broader cycling or walking tour of the area.

Italian architect Carlo Ignazio Pozzi designed this building, creating a rare blend of Baroque forms with Neoclassical details in the region. This stylistic mix makes it a notable example of architectural transition during the 18th century in German lands.

Location: Dessau-Roßlau

GPS coordinates: 51.83985,12.27407

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03