St. Mary's Church

The church features a 104-meter-high tower, three naves, a transept, and an ambulatory with a ring of chapels constructed in red brick architecture.

From 1549 until a lightning strike destroyed its spire in 1647, the church held the title of the tallest building in the world.

The interior contains a notable 15th-century altar depicting the Coronation of Mary, displaying individual figures arranged in meaningful positions.

Visitors can climb the tower to reach a viewing platform at 90 meters, offering views across Stralsund, the surrounding region, and Rügen Island.

The church's structural design conceals its supporting flying buttresses beneath the side aisle roofs, unlike typical Gothic architecture of the period.

Location: Stralsund

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Height: 104 m

Length: 100 m

Made from material: brick

Address: Marienstraße 16, 18439 Stralsund

Website: https://st-mariengemeinde-stralsund.de

GPS coordinates: 54.31017,13.08785

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50