St. Martin's Church, Landshut, Germany

The Church of St. Martin in Landshut is a Brick Gothic landmark of Landshut. It is the tallest church in Bavaria, and the tallest brick building and church in the world.

In the year 1204, the town of Landshut was founded by Duke Louis I, Duke of Bavaria. He established Castle Trausnitz and built a small church on the site of the present-day St. Martin's Church. Construction of the current church began around 1389, under the architect Hans von Burghausen. It took about 110 years to finish the church. During this period, five architects managed the building site. It took 55 years just to build the tower. The church was finally dedicated in 1500.

The choir elbow cross of 1495 has an overall length of 8 m. The crucifix is one of the largest of the late Gothic period. The body was carved from a lime tree trunk and has a length of 5.80 m and an arm width of 5.40 m. Made by Michael Erhard, it was installed in 1495.

Other important works of art in the church include the high altar, the hexagonal pulpit carved from a single stone, and the 'rose wreath/ring Madonna' (about 1520), created by Hans Leinberger and considered one of his most important works of art.

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Alvin Ong (7 months ago)
Tallest church in the town

Gulnur Gursan (2 years ago)
The tallest brick building in the world…This brick building height is 130 metres. It is one of the medieval church in Bavaria. It is built in Gothic style. If you suddenly come across this beauty in the middle of the night, you may feel like a character of an extraordinary story. ✨????‍♀️?

SHAHRYAR hoseinbeygi (2 years ago)
Really nice and special compared to other churches I visited in Bavaria

Daniela Tudosescu (5 years ago)
In renovation, beautiful organ

Mohammad Azroun (5 years ago)
A wonderful Church, pure Art..

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