St. Maria zur Wiese Church

Soest, Germany

St. Maria zur Wiese is a Late Gothic hall church founded in 1313. It is made of Soest's distinctive green sandstone. The stained glass windows are worth of seeing.

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Founded: 1313
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

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HASAN ANWAAR (2 years ago)
One tower still in renovation
Pedro F. García Martín (4 years ago)
Very beautiful
Paul Vingerhoets (4 years ago)
Currently one tower renovated.
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