Built of roughly hewn sandstone and covered with heavy sandstone slabs, the church appears extremely fortified, a impression created not only by the transverse rectangular tower, which resembles a defensive tower, but also by the exterior walls, which are supported by massive buttresses that lend the building a fortress-like character.
The two-story addition on the north side of the church dates from 1678 and served as a place of worship for the local Catholics, who had succeeded in securing shared use of the Protestant church in the first half of the 17th century.
The interior of the church also appears exceptionally imposing and massive. The richly decorated epitaphs of the von Amelunxen family from the second half of the 16th century are particularly striking. They are made of stone and feature various reliefs and inscriptions.
Gravestones that were once set in the floor—and whose inscriptions have therefore been worn away—are also embedded in both the interior and exterior walls.
Openings
- For information on church services, call: 05275 323
For guided tours for groups, call: 05275 8578
Opening hours are subject to change. General information
Bus stop available
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for families
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
Other Furnishing/Equipment
cool place
Payment methods
- Entrance Free
Directions & Parking facilities
- From Beverungen, you can reach Amelunxen by taking the R22 bus.
License (master data)
Tourist-Information Beverungen
