Beguinenhaus, Medieval chapel in Havelberg, Germany
Beguinenhaus is a small medieval chapel in Havelberg featuring carved sandstone reliefs on its exterior. The entrance displays scenes depicting Christ's flagellation and crucifixion, crafted after 1401.
The chapel was founded around 1390 when Dietrich Kremer and his wife Elisabeth established an altar dedicated to the Holy Spirit and Saint Andrew. Later during the Reformation, the building became a Beguinage where women lived in community.
The house served as a community of women who lived and worked together caring for the sick and deceased. Their presence shaped daily life on the city island for generations.
The site is part of a historical city walking tour with information panels on display. Printed guides about the city's history are available at the tourist information office.
The building is one of only two surviving medieval structures on the city island. It stands alongside the town church as a rare remnant from that era.
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