St. Katharinen, Gothic church in Brunswick, Germany
St. Katharinen is a Gothic hall church in Brunswick with two unequal towers on its west side that rise toward the sky. The south tower was completed in 1379, while the north tower remains incomplete, giving the building a distinctive appearance.
Henry the Lion, Duke of Brunswick, had the church built between 1200 and 1205 as a Romanesque basilica. Over time it was converted into a Gothic hall church, with the side aisles raised to match the central aisle.
The interior holds many epitaphs and memorials that tell stories of families connected to the city across centuries. These monuments silently speak of generations who worshipped here and said goodbye to their loved ones.
The church has several entrances around its perimeter, and the interior offers ample space for exploration. The best time to visit is outside of service times, so you can view the architecture and furnishings at your own pace.
The church was built on around 1,100 larch tree trunks that serve as its foundation since its founding. This wooden framework beneath the ground is a hidden technical achievement that has kept the structure stable for centuries.
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