St. Nicholas Church

Lüneburg, Germany

The church of St. Nicholas is the youngest and smallest of the three main churches of Lüneburg. The three-aisled basilica was built from 1407 to 1440 in the Gothic red brick style. Since the Reformation in Lüneburg in 1530 Protestant worship services have been held in the church.

Address

Bardowicker Straße 16, Lüneburg, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1407-1440
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Church of John the Baptist (0,5 km)
St. Michael Church (0,6 km)
Lüne Abbey (1,2 km)

German Tank Museum (35,6 km)
Hamburg Town Hall (43,2 km)
St. Michael's Church (43,6 km)
St. James' Church (42,9 km)
St. Nicholas' Church (43 km)
Internationales Maritimes Museum (42,3 km)
St. Peter's Church (43 km)
Kunsthalle Hamburg (43,2 km)
Chilehaus (42,6 km)

User Reviews

Bea Eggers (3 years ago)
Beautiful church, even if the splendor of the Catholic churches is not to be found there. This place is authentic. Despite cold feet, it was a pleasure to listen to the organ playing.

tom jo (4 years ago)
Very nice church. A visit is highly recommended.

Frank Müller (5 years ago)
The most beautiful church in Lüneburg in its simplicity!

E van E (5 years ago)
Nice building but unfortunately just closed at the time of our visit.

Irina Kravchuk (5 years ago)
Beautiful old brick gothic church.

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