Herrgottskirche

Creglingen, Germany

Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord) was built in the mid-14th century after a farmer is said to have found an undamaged communion host in the field that he was ploughing. It is most famous for its wooden altar by the woodworker Tilman Riemenschneider which is considered as one of the most valuable examples of religious altar carving in the Middle Ages.

References:

Romantic Road Germany

Address

L1005, Creglingen, Germany

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Details

Founded: c. 1350
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

www.romanticroadgermany.com

Rating

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User Reviews

Carola B (3 years ago)
I love this church with wooden altar of Tilman Riemenschneider

Werner Senft (3 years ago)
Despite massive public funding to the churches in Germany, this place is still asking for entrance fees, disgraceful

Madame Mouton (4 years ago)
Beautiful works from Riemenschneider.

Joel Ivens (4 years ago)
Really worth it!!!!! Price is a bit steap!!!

Marija F (4 years ago)
Beautiful type of church with many wooden altairs, a place where slovene famous Primož Trubar lived in 16 th century

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