When the land along the river in Bünde was still swampy and impassable, the people built a bulwark for protection - against the water and probably also against unwelcome visitors. This groyne or dam-like character of the fortification apparently led to the old town name "auf dem Buin" = Bünde. The exposed Laurentius Church and its imposing church wall still reveal the fortified complex today. A ford led through the Else near the church, which continued into the old Bolldamm, today's Bahnhofstraße.
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Good to know
Openings
Since January 2019, the Laurentiuskirche has been open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Payment Options
Entrance Free
Directions & Parking facilities
Parking spaces are within walking distance.
More information
Always know what's going on - a free number for all occasions: Bus and train customers in NRW can call 08006 50 40 30 around the clock for fare information, timetable information and more.
Author
Biologische Station Ravensberg im Kreis Herford e.V.
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