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description: "In the middle of the 13th century, monks came to Höxter who wanted to live in poverty and preach the Gospel according to the ideal of St Francis of Assisi. They settled in the east of the old town, founded a Franciscan monastery here and had a church built. Abbot Hermann von Holte (1223-55) is considered the initiator and founder of this branch of the mendicant order. Today's St Mary's Church was built before 1261 and was extended until 1320. It is an early example of Gothic church architecture in the Upper Weser region. However, the monks were forced to leave Höxter during the Reformation. Although they returned in the 17th century, they were forced to experience the final dissolution of their monastery in 1803."
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St Mary's Church \| Franciscan Monastery
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- Church
- Monastery
- Monument

Marienkirche mit alter Klostermauer und Baumbestand

Eingangsportal der gotischen Marienkirche

Taufstein in der Marienkirche mit Altar im Hintergrund

St Mary's Church is an early example of Gothic church architecture in the Upper Weser region.

 In the middle of the 13th century, monks came to Höxter who wanted to live in poverty and preach the Gospel according to the ideal of St Francis of Assisi. They settled in the east of the old town, founded a Franciscan monastery here and had a church built. Abbot Hermann von Holte (1223-55) is considered the initiator and founder of this branch of the mendicant order.
 
Today's St Mary's Church was built before 1261 and was extended until 1320. It is an early example of Gothic church architecture in the Upper Weser region. However, the monks were forced to leave Höxter during the Reformation. Although they returned in the 17th century, they were forced to experience the final dissolution of their monastery in 1803.

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Openings

The church is open daily during the summer season.

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Entrance Free

Directions & Parking facilities

The Marienkirche is located in the city centre, close to the Weser promenade and the Stadtwall.

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Brüderstraße 9

37671 Höxter