St. George's Church

Nördlingen, Germany

St. George's Church with its 90 m high tower is a late Gothic style main church of Nördlingen. It was built between 1427-1505. The pulpit dates from 1499 and high altar from 1683 with a late medieval crufixion scene made by Nicholas Gerhaert of Leyden.

Address

Obstmarkt 2, Nördlingen, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1427-1505
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Barrett Jones (9 months ago)
Great church in a great little village. Climbing to the top of the church tower is definitely worth the view

Pinar Tekin (2 years ago)
It is bigger then it looks in the photos Should be seen.

Edward Rodrigues (3 years ago)
A gorgeous Lutheran Church. Very different from the ornate Catholic churches as its simple but the architecture is awesome with original artworks as well adorning the walls. Another must visit site .

Wolf Run (3 years ago)
Beautiful church. No ticket required when I went.

Helge Sandvik (3 years ago)
Impressive building and surrounding street’s

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