Dom St. Peter und Paul Bardowick

Dom St. Peter and Paul is a Gothic church in Lüneburg with two octagonal towers and a three-nave hall structure. The building features narrow windows supported by exterior buttresses that define its architectural character.

Construction of the church began in 1146 and suffered major damage in 1189 by Henry the Lion. The current Gothic structure was completed between 1389 and 1485.

The carved choir stalls display the skill of medieval craftsmen and reflect the wealth and importance this place held in Lüneburg's religious life. The ornate details show how the community valued artistic expression and spiritual devotion during that period.

The building is open daily with varying hours between winter and summer months. Visitors should plan around religious services when access may be limited.

Seven church bells hang in the two towers, with the two oldest from the mid-12th century housed in the south tower. These bells represent some of the region's oldest surviving examples of medieval bronze work.

Location: Lüneburg

GPS coordinates: 53.30010,10.38970

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21