St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church is a brick Gothic structure in Lübeck's Old City standing 108 meters tall with a single tower. The five-aisled hall church was built entirely from red bricks and dominates the surrounding cityscape with its substantial presence.

Construction began in 1227 as a three-aisle Romanesque building, with major expansion to five aisles during the 15th century in Gothic style. This growth reflected the increasing wealth and importance of the Hanseatic city.

The interior now hosts art exhibitions, musical performances, and religious ceremonies within its white-washed walls. This flexibility allows the space to serve both sacred and contemporary cultural purposes.

An observation platform in the tower offers panoramic views across the Old City and surrounding areas. The climb requires some physical effort, though access is feasible for visitors with reasonable mobility.

The church was completely destroyed during wartime yet finally completed again in 1987, and received a new organ with 19 registers in 1992. This decades-long reconstruction demonstrates the determination to restore the building to working order.

Location: Lübeck's Old City

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Height: 108.22 m

Made from material: brick

Website: https://st-petri-luebeck.de

GPS coordinates: 53.86580,10.68330

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42