St. Marien Sitzenroda

The simple, elongated village church of St. Marien stands on a hill. It was consecrated in 1198 and bears witness to the village's eventful history. A beautiful old carved altar can be seen in the church. The Benedictine nunnery Marienpforte developed in the village until around 1225. The nuns were widely known for their healing, nursing and care of the poor. Anna von Miltitz was the last abbess of the convent. Her gravestone, on which she can be seen in life-size, can be seen inside the church. Beautiful hand-carved figures on the altar and a life-size crucified Christ can also be seen in the church.