Church Belkau

Church Belkau is a Romanesque structure in the village with a square choir, semicircular apse, and a cross tower on the west side built from fieldstone. The building stands under a gable roof and underwent significant window modifications that changed its original appearance.

The church was built in the late 12th century as an early religious structure in the region. Between 1650 and 1661, the windows underwent transformation into pointed arch openings, reflecting changing aesthetic preferences of that period.

The interior features a 17th-century pulpit showing Christ as world judge and the four Evangelists, reflecting Protestant artistic values of the era. This decoration shows how the reformed church expressed its beliefs through visual art.

The church is accessible and located near Bismark in the Stendal district. Visitors should be aware this is a protected heritage site and approach it with appropriate respect for its preservation status.

The church holds two bronze bells, one of which was cast in 1490 by metalworker Gerhard van Wou. This historic bell remains under protection as a rare surviving example of medieval bell casting craftsmanship.