Saint Giles church, Gothic church in Old City, Germany
Saint Giles Church stands 86 meters high with characteristic red brick walls and a five-story western tower modeled after St. Mary's Church. Its hall church design with brick construction represents the classic northern German Gothic style of religious buildings.
Founded in 1227, this church ranks among the oldest buildings in Lübeck's Old City. It gained historical importance when the first Protestant communion celebration in Lübeck took place here during Easter of 1530.
The wooden rood screen from 1586 with biblical paintings and the baroque altar from 1701 shape how the interior feels today. These furnishings show how worshippers experienced and decorated this space across the centuries.
The interior is largely accessible and shows how construction from different periods was layered over the centuries. Visitors should know that some areas may occasionally be closed due to ongoing restoration work.
A cannonball from the 1806 Battle of Lübeck remains embedded in the wall beside the north door, marking the city's violent past. This impact shows how the city's history was shaped by military conflict.
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