St. Jürgen

The St. Jürgen chapel displays a combination of Renaissance and Proto-Baroque architectural elements, with detailed brick construction throughout its exterior and interior sections.

Built in 1646 during a period of architectural transformation, St. Jürgen represents the evolving construction methods and design preferences of northern German religious buildings.

The chapel maintains its role as both a religious structure and a cultural heritage monument, reflecting the architectural traditions of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck.

Located at coordinates 53.8531, 10.7008, St. Jürgen offers regular access to visitors interested in exploring religious architecture within Lübeck's historical district.

The brick construction of St. Jürgen demonstrates the northern German building techniques, incorporating both Renaissance precision and early Baroque structural elements.

Location: Lübeck

Inception: 1646

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, Proto-Baroque

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 53.85310,10.70080

Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:11