St. Lawrence, Gothic church in Nuremberg, Germany
St. Lawrence is a Gothic church built from sandstone, extending over 90 meters in length and rising to about 80 meters in height. Its west facade is framed by two towers and features a large rose window.
Construction began in the mid-13th century, with the main nave completed roughly 150 years later. The late Gothic choir section was then finished in the 15th century.
The interior displays works by artists who shaped Nuremberg's identity, including carvings and stone sculptures by local masters. These artworks show the connection between the city's craftsmanship and its religious life.
The church is readily accessible to visitors on most days. It is better to arrive in the morning hours when fewer people are present and the interior details can be viewed more clearly.
The interior houses multiple organs, including a main instrument that was restored in the early 2000s. The restoration also preserved a historical organ from the 19th century that still plays today.
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