The Marienkirche is known for its leaning church tower. According to an old legend, the giant Jan Kahle out of anger, because the Zwegenmenschen have built such a high church tower, threw a large stone after this. Luckily he had not met. The stone tore a huge hole in the earth, which then filled with water and today is the pepper pond .. Duch the vibration has tilted the church tower.

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November 28, 2021

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a great photo motif, can be easily planned into a nice city tour

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April 6, 2018

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The first St. Mary's Church was built around 1150 as a Romanesque stone church. Thus, she is together with the Lorenzkirche the oldest church foundation Salzwedels. After 1200 this hall …

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