Weilheimer Peterskirche, Late Gothic church in Weilheim an der Teck, Germany.
The Peterskirche is a Late Gothic church with a 36-meter tower topped by a lantern that dominates the town skyline. The three-nave interior fascinates with elaborate network vaults and 19 colored keystones spread throughout the space.
The church was built starting in 1489 under master builder Peter von Koblenz and replaced an earlier Romanesque basilica from 1089. It was commissioned by Count Eberhard and marked the town's rising prosperity.
The interior displays a rich collection of religious paintings and decorations that shape the space. The walls tell through their artistic design of the community's faith and prosperity across centuries.
The church is open daily from around 8:30 AM until about 6:30 PM in summer and 5:00 PM in winter. Afternoon visits work best when sunlight streams through the windows and illuminates the interior details.
Inside sits a Rococo organ built in 1795 by Johann Andreas Goll, considered one of the region's most valuable historical instruments. The craftsmanship embedded in this instrument makes it a hidden treasure for those interested in musical heritage.
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