This is a memorable church with an unusual interior. According to the brochure it was built over a period of 100 years from 1200, and reflects a convergence of earth-bound belief and ecstatic expectation of heavenly salvation (according to the leaflet). I repeat this because it is actually true, and is manifested in a combination of Romanesque and Gothic styles of architecture. The nave is narrow and dark, dominated by massive square stone columns which take up most of the space. The chancel in complete contrast is extremely high and flooded with light by huge tall windows supported by delicate lacy stonework on slender round columns. Bach's relative Heinrich Bach was organist here for 50 years, yes I said 50 years.
