St. Peter’s Church, Main church in Hamburg-Altstadt, Germany
Description
St. Peter's Church is an evangelical place of worship in Hamburg-Altstadt and rises with its 132-meter (433-foot) copper-covered spire above the city center. Brick walls in Gothic style and pointed windows shape the appearance, which belongs to the oldest church buildings in the city.
History
The building appears for the first time in 1195 in the records as a market church that served the growing merchant quarter. The Gothic form emerged from 1310 onward after fires and reconstructions that replaced the original Romanesque core.
Culture
The evangelical congregation gathers here regularly for worship services and also uses the interior for concerts and community events. The pulpit and pews reflect the plain Lutheran tradition that has been maintained in northern Germany for centuries.
Practical
Visitors can climb 544 steps to reach the observation platform, which is accessible from Monday to Saturday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The climb is worthwhile for the panoramic view over the inner city and harbor, but requires good fitness.
Did you know?
The foundation contains remains of the Bischofsturm, an old bishop's seat that was rediscovered during construction work in 1962. These remnants recall that the area already had ecclesiastical importance before the church was built.
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