Stadtkirche St. Marien, Gothic parish church in Celle, Germany
St. Marien Church stands in central Celle with a 74-meter tower and displays a three-aisled hall structure built from brick and fieldstone. A princely crypt beneath the church holds the graves of regional nobles and dignitaries.
Construction began in 1292 when Duke Otto II established a new settlement that eventually became the city of Celle. Building continued gradually over centuries as the settlement developed into an important regional center.
The interior displays epitaphs honoring the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg and preserves a medieval crucifix from 1495. These artworks show how the church served as a spiritual center for both townspeople and nobility.
Visitors can explore the interior and climb the church tower for views of Celle spread across the landscape. Being located in the town center, the church is typically accessible during daytime hours, though services may affect visiting times.
The church houses a baroque organ built in 1687 by Hermann Kröger and features four restored bells in a wooden belfry. These instruments represent craftsmanship rarely seen in other regional churches of the same period.
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