St. George's Collegiate Church

Tübingen, Germany

St. George's Collegiate Church is a late gothic structure built by Peter von Koblenz in 1470. The stained glass windows were designed by Peter Hemmel of Andlau. It is the central landmark and one of the first to convert to Martin Luther's protestant church. It maintains (and carefully defends) several 'Roman Catholic' features, such as patron saints.

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Clinicumsgasse 18, Tübingen, Germany
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Founded: 1470
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

William Haun (2 years ago)
Totally worth the measly fee to climb the tower and see the tombs.
Darren Smith (2 years ago)
Pleasant place in a traditional town. Excellent proud locals, good shops and atmosphere
Julio Souza (2 years ago)
Great place
Joaquim Batista (2 years ago)
The view from to top of the tower are really worth climbing all the steps!
Smitkumar Patil (3 years ago)
Best church, well maintain, best city view from top of church.
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