--- title: "Evangelische Kirche St. Georg (1118) in Amelunxen" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/evangelische-kirche-st-georg-1118-in-amelunxen" description: "This Romanesque hall church—the rectangular, flat-roofed hall layout is characteristic of village church architecture—catches the eye even from the outside.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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/4174114/0ab72fd45a2a3632513aa409976813c862dde1588106a0eaba78e7a4aa7dd651/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Evangelische Kirche St. Georg (1118) in Amelunxen ================================================= - Church Steinerne Georgskirche in Amelunxen, umgeben von Wohnhäusern. The Protestant Church of St. George, built in 1118, has had quite an eventful history. This Romanesque hall church—the rectangular, flat-roofed hall layout is characteristic of village church architecture—catches the eye even from the outside. 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings For information on church services, call: 05275 323 For guided tours for groups, call: 05275 8578 Opening hours are subject to change. Read more General information - Bus stop available Eligibility - 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. Read more License (master data) Tourist-Information Beverungen Nearby ------ View on map - Event - film - Other - Guided tour/tour - Food & Beverage - restaurant - bakery / pastry shop - fast food - Accomodations - Holiday apartment - Pension - Pension garni - Package - Städtereise - Individual offer - Städtereise - Place of interest - Church - Park/gardens - Historic town centre - Tours 9.85 km - Regional hiking trail 6.53 km - Regional hiking trail 12.88 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Sankt-Georg-Straße 37688 Beverungen