St. Mary's Church, Barth, Germany

St. Mary’s Church in Barth is a brick church built around 1300 and it was mentioned for the first time in 1325. The church was created in 3 building phases, where the choir to the east is its oldest part and built in the early Gothic style.

The organ, which was created by the Berlin organ builder Buchholz and his son, promises a unique sound and is one of the particularly valuable organ monuments in Germany. Its special quality lies in its own beautiful sound and in its historic significance. With its 42 original stops, the instrument is the largest preserved work in Germany of the Buchholz organ builders and is at the same time the great early work of the son.

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Leev Nothdurft (8 months ago)
Beautiful church. The ascent to the church tower costs 2€, which I think is reasonable, since you do not have to pay an entrance fee to the church itself. The view from the top is also very beautiful.

Ja Mü (3 years ago)
Very charming place at the foot of St. Mary's Church. To read books on site with coffee or tea or to have them for a donation, you will be guided to the ascent to the church tower, and you can also see the "Christmas crib" by Tobias Bork, whose sculptures can also be seen in the harbour, for example show from there. Very nice conversations and cozy atmosphere :)

Birgit Ohland (3 years ago)
The church is beautiful and of something The hard climb to the top is definitely worth it. In the reading cafe we were greeted very friendly and immediately felt very comfortable. Many thanks for the very friendly welcome

Joerg Oliver (3 years ago)
Highly recommended is the climb up the tower, the view and the vision are overwhelming.

gudrun rehm (6 years ago)
Eine sehr schöne Kirche. Wir waren dann noch im Lesecafe und haben dort noch einige Tips für sehenswerte Ziele erhalten.

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