--- title: "Apostelkirche Ovenstädt - Petershagen" url: "https://www.owl-live.de/en/poi/apostelkirche-ovenstaedt-petershagen" description: "The Ovenstadt parish is one of the original parishes in the Weser region. Its roots lie in the missionary work under Emperor Charlemagne. While the first mission church was probably a wooden chapel, the current church building dates from the Romanesque period (1000 to 1200) and is first mentioned in documents in 1204. The tower was built as a defensive tower, served as a place of refuge and defense for the population and was originally not connected to the nave. The outer masonry is made of Obernkirchen sandstone. One of the special features of this church is the late Baroque remodelling from 1772. The Baroque paintings on the galleries, the pulpit, the vault and the organ case have been completely preserved thanks to the extensive renovation in 1989/90. The undamaged Romanesque baptismal font from 1100 with Germanic fertility symbols in the base has been back in the church since 1937 after an eventful history." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/206911/6d1cd12707e1f655c539967d7772395a4176abb8b966f2102ddcb650a81d31d4/apostelkirche-ovenst-dt-petershagen.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > OWL Live > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Apostelkirche Ovenstädt - Petershagen ===================================== - Church - Venue - Historic building Apostelkirche Ovenstädt - Petershagen Symbolfoto.jpg   Ev.-Luth. Apostle Church Ovenstädt ------------------------------------- The Ovenstadt parish is one of the original parishes in the Weser region. Its roots lie in the missionary work under Emperor Charlemagne. While the first mission church was probably a wooden chapel, the current church building dates from the Romanesque period (1000 to 1200) and is first mentioned in documents in 1204. The tower was built as a defensive tower, served as a place of refuge and defense for the population and was originally not connected to the nave. The outer masonry is made of Obernkirchen sandstone. One of the special features of this church is the late Baroque remodelling from 1772. The Baroque paintings on the galleries, the pulpit, the vault and the organ case have been completely preserved thanks to the extensive renovation in 1989/90. The undamaged Romanesque baptismal font from 1100 with Germanic fertility symbols in the base has been back in the church since 1937 after an eventful history. Read more Mühlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke Mühlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke Mühlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke: Erforschen Sie historische Mühlen und atemberaubende Landschaften. Good to know ------------ Openings In the summer months, the church is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. via the tower entrance. For church services, see www.kirchengemeinde-ovenstaedt.de/gottesdienste Read more General information - Parking Available Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly - for Children of all Ages Payment methods Entrance Free, no entrance possible Directions & Parking facilities Located in the Ovenstädt district Read more Contact person GemeindebüroBrinkstr. 11 32469 Petershagen License (master data) City of Petershagen This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Traditions/culture - Exhibition - Christmas market - Place of interest - Museum/exhibition - Historic building - Service Contact Brinkstr. 11 32469 Petershagen - Ovenstädt