St. Michaelis

The St. Michaelis Church spans 52 meters in length and features a hall structure built entirely from red bricks, with a tower reaching 79 meters high.

The church's foundation dates to 956 when Otto I granted toll rights from salt production to the Michaelis monastery, marking the first documented mention of Lüneburg.

The church maintains its religious services while housing numerous medieval artifacts, including a late 15th-century crucifix and bronze basin from 1487.

The church opens its doors for quiet reflection, prayer, remembrance, candle lighting, and sightseeing, with varying hours depending on the season.

Johann Sebastian Bach attended the Michaelis school as a choir singer from 1701 to 1702, connecting this medieval church to classical music history.

Location: Lüneburg

Inception: 14 century

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Height: 79 m

Length: 52.58 m

Width: 26.29 m

Made from material: brick

Website: http://sankt-michaelis.de

GPS coordinates: 53.25001,10.40107

Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:27