Églises à Usedom

Historic Churches of Usedom

Discover the spiritual and architectural history of the Usedom region through eighteen significant religious sites. This selection spans from the 13th-century Gothic brick churches of Garz and Krummin to the unique 20th-century 'Forest Church' in Bansin. Highlights include the island's oldest documented place of worship in Liepe, the historic St. Petri in Wolgast, and the only medieval church on the island's outer coast in Koserow, reflecting both Lutheran and Roman Catholic traditions.

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Herz-Jesu-Kirche

A Roman Catholic church located in Wolgast, serving as a key spiritual site for the local Catholic community in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district.

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St. Johannes Kirche

Located in Liepe, this is the oldest documented church on the island of Usedom, representing the region's earliest Christian history.

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Sankt Petri

An evangelical church dedicated to Saint Peter, this significant Wolgast landmark features wheelchair-accessible facilities.

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Kościół Chrystusa Króla

A Roman Catholic parish church located in Świnoujście on the Polish side of Usedom island.

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Kirche Zinnowitz

A late 19th-century Lutheran church building located in the seaside resort of Zinnowitz.

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Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche

A 13th-century Gothic brick church located in the municipality of Garz on southern Usedom.

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Evangelische Kirche Bansin

Known as the 'Waldkirche' (Forest Church), this building dates back to 1939 and is situated in the village of Bansin.

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Kirche Koserow

Dating from the late 13th century, this is the only medieval church situated on the outer coast of Usedom island.

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Kapelle Peenemünde

A small Lutheran chapel located in Peenemünde at the northern tip of the island.

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St.-Petri-Kirche

A 15th-century church building located in the village of Benz, known for its historic rural architecture.

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Kirche Ahlbeck

An evangelical church built in 1895 in the seaside resort of Ahlbeck, featuring wheelchair-accessible access.

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Kirche im Walde

An evangelical church built in the Historicist style, located in the seaside resort of Heringsdorf.

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Mellenthiner Kirche

A historic village church in Mellenthin, serving as one of the three churches in the Morgenitz parish.

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St. Michael

A 13th-century church in Krummin that originally served as part of a Cistercian nunnery.

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Evangelische Kirche zu Morgenitz

A village church located in the Morgenitz district of the municipality of Mellenthin.

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Evangelische Kirche

The local evangelical church building serving the community of Karlshagen on northern Usedom.

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Sankt Jakobuskirche

Located in Zirchow, this is recognized as the oldest preserved church building on the entire island of Usedom.

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Sankt Marien Kirche

The only surviving historic parish church in the town of Usedom.