St. John's Church, church in Schaprode, Germany
St. John's Church is a brick gothic building in central Lüneburg made of red brick with five interior aisles creating a spacious interior. The structure displays typical northern German brick gothic features with pointed arches and a slender form dominated by red masonry.
Construction began in the 1270s and was completed in 1370, making it the oldest Lutheran church in the region. In 1765 the exterior underwent major renovation, resulting in the distinctive leaning steeple that still crowns the building today.
The church is named for John the Baptist and has served as a center of faith for the Lüneburg community since its founding. Visitors can observe how this building has shaped both religious practice and community life for centuries.
The church is easy to locate in central Lüneburg and visible from various streets due to its 108-meter tower. The interior is open to visitors interested in viewing the historical artworks, altars, and organ.
The tower is known for its unusual leaning appearance that looks twisted from each side, giving it a corkscrew-like shape. According to local legend, the master builder who designed it survived a fall from the tower by landing on a passing haywagon, but later died in a tavern accident.
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