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Concert hall · Salzwedel, Saxônia-Anhalt
Klosterkirche Salzwedel
Former church of the Franciscan convent, dating to around 1250, attached to Salzwedel’s town hall. Since 1986 it has been used as a concert and exhibition hall.
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About Klosterkirche Salzwedel
The Mönchskirche, the monks' church, was built around 1250 as the church of the Franciscan convent of Salzwedel. The convent appears in documents from 1261. With the Reformation it passed to the town; the last Franciscan living there died in 1552, and the church was adapted for Protestant worship between 1575 and 1581.
The convent building, north of the church, served as a Latin school after the Reformation and, since 1895, houses the town hall. Church and town hall thus form a single brick ensemble in the old town.
In the 20th century the church was even used as a storage facility. Between 1984 and 1986 it was converted into a concert hall, and today hosts concerts and exhibitions that draw audiences from the whole region. The organ was re‑dedicated in 2009. The Retable of the Vineyard, from Cranach's workshop, which had been here since 1582, is now in the Danneil museum.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20 minutes to see the building from the outside and the interior when open; longer on days with a concert or exhibition.
Best time
On days with a concert or an exhibition, when the interior is open. Check the city's cultural schedule before you go.
How to get there
It is in the old town center, next to the town hall, a few minutes' walk from the castle garden and the Neuperver Tor.
Tip
Check the schedule before arriving in town: attending a concert is the best way to see the interior of the former church.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Klosterkirche Salzwedel
What is Salzwedel's Mönchskirche?
The former church of the Franciscan convent, built around 1250. Since 1986 it has served as a concert and exhibition hall.
Is Salzwedel's town hall in a former convent?
Yes. The Franciscan convent building next to the Mönchskirche served as a school after the Reformation and has housed the town hall since 1895.
How can I visit the inside of the Mönchskirche?
The interior is usually open on days with concerts or exhibitions. Check the city's cultural programme or the tourist information office before you go.