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Sankt Stephan

Historic monastery church turned Lutheran treasure

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St. Stephan in Würzburg, originally founded in 1014 as a collegiate church, was rebuilt in 1789 under Johann Philipp Geigel's design. Since 1803, it has served as a Lutheran deanery church and is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria. The flat-roofed hall structure reflects the architectural shift brought by secularization.

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The church was rebuilt as a flat-roofed hall between 1949 and 1955.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1789
Heritage Status: Architectural Heritage Monument
Denomination: Lutheran
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00
Phone: +49 931 3541240

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Guided Story

Take a moment to appreciate this architectural shift brought by secularization. The flat-roofed hall structure of St. Stephan, designed by Johann Philipp Geigel in 1789, now serves as a Lutheran deanery church. Since 1803, it's been Würzburg's first lasting Protestant church. Originally, it was part of a Benedictine abbey founded in 1014. The passage of time has left its mark, yet the structure stands as a testament to history. If you look north, you can see the fountain by the church, just a short distance away.