Groß Gievitz
2 Attractions
The Fieldstone Church in Groß Gievitz
● Groß Gievitz
The village church has a history spanning more than 750 years and invites you to make exciting discoveries. Unusual medieval frescoes, a painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Lütkemüller organ, and a multimedia exhibition in front of and inside the church will guide you as you explore this historic site. The fieldstone church in Groß Gievitz on Lake Torgelow is a structure dating from the transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic style in the 13th century. It was first mentioned in 1267. The church is furnished with interesting artifacts and features impressive original murals from the time of its construction, which were uncovered in 1964. In 2022, a multimedia exhibition was created, including a film portrait of this unique building.
Groß Gievitz Manor House
● Groß Gievitz
The restored manor house (main building) in Groß Gievitz was built around 1730 in the Baroque style. The manor house of the Counts of Voss has an interesting history. “Die Voss,” the incorruptible chief lady-in-waiting to Queen Luise, lived here. The house, with its beautiful estate park, dates from the first half of the 18th century. The stables, built as early as the 17th century, have also been preserved. Also particularly worth seeing is the massive 13th-century Gievitz Church with its murals from the time of its construction. The von Voss family’s burial vault was built according to plans by Schinkel. The Groß Gievitz estate had been owned by the von Voß family since 1652. The future Queen Luise, a princess of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, was a frequent guest of the von Voß family at Groß Gievitz. In 1945, the von Voß family was expropriated. The manor house and the adjoining building were initially used to house refugee families. Later, the manor house served as a school. Today, the manor house is once again privately owned.