Johannes Schantz - Media
Johannes Schantz - Media
Gondelsheim Alte Turm
The Old Tower in Gondelsheim is the oldest building still standing. Thought to be a fortified church tower, there are Gothic frescoes dating to 1450 on the walls (in need of restoration).
The Old Tower, Gondelsheim
The original fortified church was destroyed in the 30 years war in the 1600's, and upon the ruins was built a Romanesque church which functioned until 1842. Thus it was active and possibly attended by our Schantz family prior to Carl's emigration in 1749.