St. Laurentii, Itzehoe

St. Laurentii is a baroque church in Itzehoe featuring a 79-meter tower topped with an onion dome and four corner turrets. The building showcases typical baroque architecture with interior spaces that reflect the style of the early 18th century.

The building was constructed between 1716 and 1718 as a replacement for a Gothic church destroyed in 1657 during the Second Northern War. The baroque structure marked an important recovery for the town after decades of conflict and uncertainty.

The church has long served as the spiritual center of Itzehoe and continues to shape the town's identity. Visitors can sense the deep connection between the community and its religious traditions when walking through the building.

The church is located on Kirchenstraße in the town center and is easily accessible on foot. Guided tours are available to help visitors understand the various spaces and historical details throughout the building.

The interior houses an elaborate baroque altar carved by woodcarver Hein Baxmann showing 24 biblical scenes with fine detail work. Few visitors notice how each scene was carefully arranged to tell different stories side by side.

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: December 13, 2025 11:45