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St. Jost

14th-century Gothic chapel

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St. Jost, once a leper chapel near Marburg's Weidenhausen district, was constructed in 1310 in the Gothic style. This heritage-protected chapel features a three-sided choir at the east and a distinctive roof turret. Since 1955/1956, it has been part of the University Church's eastern parish district.

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Since 1955/1956, it has been part of the University Church's eastern parish district.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1310
Architectural Style: Gothic
Heritage Status: Cultural Heritage Monument
Denomination: Protestant

Guided Story

Standing here, you are in front of one of the region's oldest churches, built in 1310 in the Gothic style. This simple yet striking chapel features a three-sided choir to the east. Look up, and you'll notice the distinctive roof turret that gives the church its unique appearance. As a protected cultural heritage monument, St. Jost holds significant historical value in Hesse. Originally serving as a leper chapel, it has been part of the University Church's eastern parish district since the 1950s. Here, near the Weidenhausen district, you can feel the deep history embedded in this place.