Wendish-German Double Church in Vetschau/Spreewald
The first church stems from the 14th century, built from stone and bog iron stones at the higher up situated village Wetosow / Vetschau exclusively for the Wendish population from the 11 villages.
The church, including the tiny town was destroyed by fire in May 1619. The present brick-stone church was built after 1650 on the foundation of the first church.
The late-baroque German Church was built in 1690 /94 in the place of the chapel, which was pulled down in 1689, along the north wall of the Wendish church; the vestry at the east gable connects both churches. In 1709 the stone - in line with bricks - half-timbered octagon was put onto the erratic tower stump; tower roof "Welsh". In 1850 /60 the interior rebuilding of the Wendish Church - a barrel vault and the double galleries were retracted. The 'eye' at the east gable and the lectern altar as well as the organ by Kaltschmidt / Stettin were built in. In 1899 the German Church received from a foundation 5 painted windows and an organ (Schlag & Söhne, Schweidnitz / Silesia).
The protestant Wendish-German double church of Vetschau - a building ensemble created in the course of five centuries is a mark of century-long peaceful co-operation of two languages and cultures in a joint confession.
This bilingualism becomes noticeable at the numerous double names on road signs. Vetschau is called "Wetosow" in Wendish.
Opening Times:
April - October 10am - 12nn as well as 1pm - 5pm
Sat, Sun, public holidays 10am - 5pm
Or by telephone consultation under telephone: 035433/ 77 70 (all year round)