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St. George's Provost Church Vechta

St. George's Provost Church Vechta

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St. George's Provost Church Vechta

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Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

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November 22, 2024

Once one of the most magnificent churches in the region, the St. George's Provost Church in the heart of Vechta remains an imposing eye-catcher with an impressive history. Its name derives from St. George, the patron saint of knights and soldiers. The name also refers to the knightly foundation of the first church by the lords of Vechta Castle, which was built at the end of the 12th century.

The massive brick building on Große Straße, whose foundations date back to 1452, was repeatedly plundered and destroyed. For example, during the "Oldenburg Raid" of 1538, when the armies of the Prince-Bishop of Münster and the Count of Oldenburg fought for possession of the County of Delmenhorst. The provost church also suffered severe damage in the 16th and 17th centuries. Two cannonballs are still embedded in the north wall, which hit the church in 1654 during a bombardment by the Swedes who were withdrawing from Vechta at the time.

In the 18th century, the church acquired its present appearance with its massive tower structure featuring a Welsh dome. The church underwent extensive renovations from 2003 to 2007, and the interior was restored in 2018. The church treasures include a silver Madonna with a halo and the silver arm reliquaries of St. Alexander, which came to Vechta in 1699. The church treasures and the bell tower can be viewed as part of a guided tour.

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Step-n-Go

August 17, 2023

THE local church. Not to be missed 😉

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November 15, 2018

From Wikipedia (de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Georg_(Vechta): St. George is a geostete three-aisled Westphalian brick hall church.The architectural style is late Gothic with significant influence of the Renaissance.The three long-house yokes are The polygonal choir, with star-shaped intersecting stubs, followed by destructions and restorations brought with it changes.The present church was already built in its basics in 1452. The present appearance of the church comes from from the year 1598. The massive tower with baroque Welscher hood was added in 1722. 2003 to 2007 the church was extensively renovated.

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St. George's Provost Church Vechta

1. Gut Welpe Restaurant & Cafe – Gut Füchtel Farm Café loop from Vechta

2. Gut Füchtel Hofcafé – Gut Welpe Restaurant & Café loop from Vechta

3. St. Marien Church in Oythe – Gut Füchtel Farm Café loop from Holtrup

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