--- title: "Jesuitenkirche" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/jesuitenkirche" description: "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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1128829/4df70dbe3e89709c5c442d0dfdba70024c536fa16206ff1c40c9b6dd5cc5cdcc/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Jesuitenkirche ============== - Church Jesuitenkirche \| Büren Jesuitenkirche & Mauritiusgymnasium \| Büren Jesuitenkirche \| Büren Take your time for an extended visit to this incomparable place of worship! 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. Read more Good to know ------------ 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 Read more 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) Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - for Groups - for families - for individual guests Other Furnishing/Equipment - cool place Directions & Parking facilities The Jesuit Church is located in the center of Büren on Burgstraße. Read more License (master data) Stadt Büren Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Restaurant - Restaurant - Snack bar - Restaurant - Restaurant Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/tour - Christmas market - Hiking - Food & Beverage - Other food establishments - Snack bar - Restaurant - Accomodations - Hotel - Holiday home - Holiday flat - Package - Individual offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Individual offer - Place of interest - Building/modern architecture - Self-service bike repairs - Tourist information - Tours 6.36 km - Regional hiking trail 31.49 km - Regional bike tour 5.96 km - Regional hiking trail Contact **Haus Büren'sche Fonds** Burgstraße 4 33142 Büren