St. Michael Church

Kirchborchen, Germany

St. Michael Church was completed around 1200 to the site of 11th century older church. It was built as a fortified Romanesque style church.

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Founded: c. 1200
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

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Luca Schier (2 years ago)
Th “Alias” Ko (2 years ago)
Pigeon spikes attached to the whole church. No place for sparrows swallows swifts. A pity
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