St. Nikolai, Greifswald, Gothic cathedral in Greifswald, Germany
The red brick St. Nikolai Cathedral stands 99.97 meters tall with its baroque tower marking the western center of the Hanseatic city Greifswald.
The first documented mention of St. Nikolai dates to 1280, and in 1456 it was consecrated as a cathedral during the foundation of the University of Greifswald.
The cathedral serves as the baptismal church of painter Caspar David Friedrich and continues to host academic ceremonies, including student matriculation celebrations.
Visitors can climb 264 steps to reach the 60-meter-high observation gallery, offering views extending to Rügen Island on clear days.
The cathedral houses the Library of the Spiritual Ministry, which contains medieval manuscripts and incunabula accessible to the public since 2012.
Location: Greifswald
Architectural style: Brick Gothic
Height: 99.97 m
Made from material: brick
Website: http://dom-greifswald.de/Start.76.0.html
GPS coordinates: 54.09540,13.37750
Latest update: May 16, 2025 22:51
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