Evangelical Town Church of St. Mary Schildau

construction time
13th century, 2nd half of the 15th century,
1st half of the 17th century (elevation and extension of the side aisle walls),
Late 17th century / early 18th century,
Late 18th century, 19th century,
1783 to 1784 (increase of the roof structure), 1829 to 1833 (restoration)
Architectural style
Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Classicism
Builder / Architect
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Status
The Ev. The town church in Schildau has been renovated.
Todays use
sacred
Access
The Ev. The town church in Schildau cannot be visited.description
type
The Ev. Stadtkirche in Schildau is a basilica.
Structure
Quarry stone construction, plaster ashlar, apse with smooth plaster, buttresses on the southeast corner, basket arched windows, square west tower with pyramid roof
inner space
Three aisles with ribbed vaults in the central nave, side aisles with flat roofs, Romanesque fighter panels, gallery on the west wall and in the side aisles, winged altar, pulpit, baptismal font, two altar crucifixesSource: architektur-blicklicht.de/kirchen/schildau-kirche-belgern-schildau-nordsachsen

the former city gate is there too

The oldest parts of the town church date back to the 13th century, and were built in Romanesque style. Elevations and extensions of the side walls of the nave were in Baroque style in the 17th century. In the 18th century, the roof was raised.