Salvatorkirche, Duisburg, Germany

Salvatorkirche was completed in 1415 and form an impressive architectural ensemble alongside the near twentieth-century town hall. The church is known as the final resting place of Flemish-born cartographer Gerhard Mercator (1512-1594).

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Gisela Lambauer (3 years ago)
Das ist einfach ,eine schöne Kirche die ich schon seit meiner Kindheit kenne.

Сияние прошлого - Lichtstrom aus der Vergangenheit (3 years ago)
A calming place.

Götz Gleitsmann (3 years ago)
Magnificent sacred building within sight of the Duisburg inner harbor.

Norbert Schmitz (4 years ago)
The Salvatorkirche on Burgplatz is right next to Duisburg's town hall. It is the old Duisburg city church, built in the late Gothic style. The tower hood, which has been missing since the Second World War, is a lasting reminder of bad times. Gerhard Mercator and Johannes Clauberg have their final resting place in the church. The church is currently being extensively restored. Unfortunately, the church was closed when I visited, contrary to the stated opening times.

Anke Wolfgramm (4 years ago)
we wanted to see this church today, unfortunately it is only open at certain times, but from the outside it is very worth seeing

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