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.

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Bardowicker Straße 16, Lüneburg, Germany
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Founded: 1407-1440
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

UWL lophoto-de (18 months ago)
Sehr schöne Kirche mit vielen Details und ein wunderschönes Bauwerk. Wunderbar gelegen. Dieser Besuch hat sich gelohnt.
Prinz Wilbert (2 years ago)
Ausdrucksstarke backsteinerne Kirchengewölbe, die um die Weihnachtszeit effektvoll beleuchtet werden.
Dirk Darimont (2 years ago)
Leider nur in der Nacht gesehen, sehr impusantes Gebäude.
Somnath Kamate (2 years ago)
Peaceful place, to be with yourself...
Anton G. (4 years ago)
An old and pretty church inside an old traditional city. Worth to have look inside.
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