Martinskirche

The Martinskirche was founded in the 14th century and consecrated in 1462. From 1524, when Landgrave Philipp converted to the Protestant faith, the church was Protestant. The cloister, which housed the city's Latin school from 1539-1776, was demolished in 1776-77 due to the threat of collapse. From the beginning of the 16th century until the end of the 18th century, the landgraves of Hesse were buried here.

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Key Features

  • Architecture

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Café within 500m

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Synagogue in Gudensberg

The Synagogue in Gudensberg is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1843 by architect Albrecht Rosengarten. Since its construction, the synagogue was restored in 1925 and in 1995. In use until 1933, this stone synagogue in the Neo-Romanesque style now serves as a cultural centre.

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St. Mariä Heimsuchung

The first mention of St Mary's visit dates back to the late 13th century. In 1429 a sacristy was built to the north of the choir, which is now used as the Lady Chapel. In 1833, parts of the vault collapsed. A three-part window at the south portal was broken during the 19th century. In 1899-1900 a storey with a gallery was added to the church tower and the eight-sided spire was added. In 1947, the present sacristy was built to the south of the choir. From 1974 to 1975, the church was extensively renovated under the direction of the architect Heinrich Stiegemann from Warstein.

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