Paulinerkirche, Göttingen

In 1294 the Dominican Order was permitted to settle in Göttingen and started to build a monastery in the western part of the city center.

Upon completion of the minster the Paulinerkirche became the most ancient gothic hall church in the historic center of Göttingen.

These drew great numbers of pilgrims to Thomasmass every year and provided the church with a good reputation even in distant places.

The monumental hall building, with a length of 52 meters, meets all requirements for modern use, yet retains its ancient character.

In the lecture and exhibition hall there are long rows of bookshelves holding some of the books which formed the base for the library in the 18th century.

The Paulinerkirche today is part of a building complex of the Göttingen State and University Library at the site of the former monastery precinct.

In this building on Papendiek street is one of the two main entrances to the library as well as to the lecture and exhibition hall in the Paulinerkirche on the first floor.