St. Elizabeth Church, Nuremberg, Germany

St. Elizabeth's church was dedicated to Elizabeth of Hungary in 1235. After the Reformation, this was the only Roman Catholic church in the Protestant city of Nuremberg. It soon became inadequate for its congregation, and the church entered into protracted negotiations with the city magistrate, which lasted from 1718 to 1780. Finally agreement was reached for a new church, and the old one was demolished in 1784.

Franz Ignaz Michael Neumann, son of Balthasar Neumann, drew up plans for the new building. The foundation stone was laid on 19 May 1785. Neumann died on 29 September 1789, and responsibility was taken over by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt. However, a large overrun in costs led to the resignation of Verschaffelt in 1789. Eventually topping off was completed in 1802 and in 1803 the dome was crowned with a golden cross.

In 1806 the church was secularised. On 27 January 1885, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bamberg purchased the church, and further work was done to complete the church to the original plans. It was eventually completed in 1903.

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david antoun (10 months ago)
a catholic church, with a magnificent dome, Golden cross on Top. the interior is like entering a cathedral in Rome with huge granite columns and white sculpture. unique round design.

Marin “SayanMk” Kolev (11 months ago)
Didn't enter because of service, but a big normal church. I like the exterior enough.

Vinu Joe (2 years ago)
It is a parish church of Roman Catholics in Nuremberg. On Jakobsplatz, there is an imposing church structure with a domed roof with a great opportunity for a picture. The classicist church structure interior is lined with 40 columns. The drum of the dome is adorned with twelve apostle sculptures. Originally a cellar, the Elisabeth Church's crypt is located below the main entry area. The entire space is constructed of reddish sandstone. Holy Eucharist is always displayed here and a great place for silent personal prayer

David Fullbrook (2 years ago)
Magnificent cathedral building, well located in the city centre. We enjoyed Sunday evening Mass here last month when visiting beautiful Nuremberg.

Klaus Wanderer (2 years ago)
Catholic church with a big dome, a bit grey on the outside but gorgeous on the inside, the dome is supported by these marble columns on top of which are statues of the apostles, beautiful and intricate works It's a bit off the trodden tourist path so you can enjoy your time here without the usual bustle

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