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St. Peter's Church and the Bible Tower (Wörlitz)

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St. Peter's Church and the Bible Tower (Wörlitz)

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    July 7, 2019

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    In 1160, Albrecht the Bear, the famous askanian margrave of Brandenburg, gave the order to build a stone church. However, since he died soon afterwards, his son, Prince Bernhard of …
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    March 28, 2021

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    The church, which was built between 1196 and 1200, was consecrated on Christmas Day in 1201.
    Prince Leopold III. Friedrich Franz von Anhalt-Dessau (1740-1817), who had the Wörlitzer Park laid out, had the Wörlitz Church rebuilt in this architectural style in the years 1804-1809, inspired by the English Tudor Gothic (neo-Gothic). The church got a transept and the tower was raised to 66 meters. The organ prospect, modeled on that of the Milan Cathedral, the galleries, the royal box and the floor date from this period.
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    August 29, 2016

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    Beautiful panoramic view from the observation deck of the Bible tower over Wörlitz, the Wörlitzer Park and adjacent areas. In the tower there is a spiral staircase, which becomes very narrow on the last piece (see photo). Small entry is required.
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