Leonhardskirche (Leonard's Church), Stuttgart
Leonard's Church is Stuttgart's second oldest church. A chapel dedicated to Saint Leonard was built on this site in 1337. The chapel was soon replaced by a small church with a single nave, a choir, and a tower.
Alberin Jörg expanded the church between 1463 and 1466. The expansion converted the church into a Gothic three-aisle church with a choir and tower. Unfortunately, the church was damaged during World War II and rebuilt between 1948 and 1954. Eleven of the original 21 keystones were saved from the rubble. Five of these keystones are displayed in the choir, and six are located on the nave walls.
The interior has many interesting features. Johannes Reuchlin, an influential humanist, was buried in the church in 1522. His tombstone, along with a marble medallion, is located in the choir. Visitors will also find a bronze statue of Johannes Reuchlin on the staircase.
The altar shrine features four figures and dates to around 1470. The choir stalls date to 1490 and feature 57 seats. Visitors will also notice a chiseled portrait of a monk that dates to 1490.
Alberin Jörg expanded the church between 1463 and 1466. The expansion converted the church into a Gothic three-aisle church with a choir and tower. Unfortunately, the church was damaged during World War II and rebuilt between 1948 and 1954. Eleven of the original 21 keystones were saved from the rubble. Five of these keystones are displayed in the choir, and six are located on the nave walls.
The interior has many interesting features. Johannes Reuchlin, an influential humanist, was buried in the church in 1522. His tombstone, along with a marble medallion, is located in the choir. Visitors will also find a bronze statue of Johannes Reuchlin on the staircase.
The altar shrine features four figures and dates to around 1470. The choir stalls date to 1490 and feature 57 seats. Visitors will also notice a chiseled portrait of a monk that dates to 1490.
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Sight Name: Leonhardskirche (Leonard's Church)
Sight Location: Stuttgart, Germany (See walking tours in Stuttgart)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Stuttgart, Germany (See walking tours in Stuttgart)
Sight Type: Religious
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