St. Mary's Church, Gothic church in Rostock, Germany
The red brick church features a massive western tower, a transept, and side chapels extending into a basilica layout reaching 31.5 meters in height.
Construction of the current church structure began in 1290, replacing an earlier building from 1232, and continued through multiple phases until completion in 1454.
The church maintains deep connections with the University of Rostock, which held its inaugural ceremony within these walls in 1419, establishing northern Europe's first university.
The church opens its doors to 150,000 visitors annually while maintaining regular Lutheran services and hosting cultural events throughout the year.
The astronomical clock inside the church contains mechanisms from 1472, displaying time, zodiac signs, and lunar phases through intricate medieval engineering.
Location: Rostock
Inception: 1265
Architectural style: Brick Gothic
Length: 76 m
Made from material: brick
Website: http://marienkirche-rostock.de
GPS coordinates: 54.08955,12.13860
Latest update: May 15, 2025 10:03
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Beginenberg
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