As the last male scion of the noblemen of Büren, Moritz von Büren decreed in his will in 1640 that a church and a college be built by the Jesuit order. The church was built from 1754 to 1773 in the late Baroque style according to plans by Franz Heinrich Roth.
The ceiling windows inside the church depict important moments in the life of the church's patron saint. They were painted in warm pastel shades and are in perspective. This creates the impression that the church is open at the top, giving visitors a view of the "Westphalian sky". Together with the former Jesuit College, now the Mauritiusgymnasium, it forms an ensemble that has shaped the view of the city for over 250 years and attracts numerous guests from all over Germany.
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Openings
Tuesdays to Sundays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A public guided tour takes place every 3rd Sunday of the month at 4 pm. Participation is free of charge, registration is not required. Group tours are possible on request! For further information please call: 02951 970124
A public guided tour takes place every 3rd Sunday of the month at 4 pm. Participation is free of charge, registration is not required. Group tours are possible on request! For further information please call: 02951 970124
Price info
Group tours
Guided tour of the Jesuit Church for up to 50 people: € 25.00 (approx. 45 minutes)
Guided tour of the city with a visit to the Jesuit Church: € 35.00 (90 minutes)
Guided tour of the Jesuit Church for up to 50 people: € 25.00 (approx. 45 minutes)
Guided tour of the city with a visit to the Jesuit Church: € 35.00 (90 minutes)
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for families
for individual guests
Directions & Parking facilities
The Jesuit Church is located in the center of Büren on Burgstraße.
