St. Laurentii, Itzehoe

The St. Laurentii church features a 79-meter tower with an onion dome, four corner towers, and a viewing platform offering panoramic views.

Built between 1716 and 1718, this church replaced a Gothic structure that burned down in 1657 during the Second Northern War.

The church houses a collection of metal sarcophagi containing remains of noble families, including members of the Rantzau family and Itzehoe Abbey ladies.

Located in Kirchenstraße, the church welcomes visitors to explore its baroque architecture, medieval cloisters, and historical elements through guided tours.

The church interior contains a baroque altar by wood carver Hein Baxmann, displaying 24 biblical scenes in intricate detail.

Location: Itzehoe

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Kirchenstraße 6, 8

Website: http://kirche-itzehoe.de/isg/kirchen/st-laurentii

GPS coordinates: 53.92350,9.51822

Latest update: March 12, 2025 07:59