St. Nicolai in Braunschweig

The St. Nicolai church incorporated both timber-framed construction and baroque architectural elements, featuring elaborate window frames and decorative portals.

Commissioned by Duke Anton Ulrich in 1710, the church marked the first Catholic sanctuary built in Braunschweig since the city adopted Lutheranism in the 16th century.

The church contained numerous religious artifacts, including a silver monstrance and gifts from Maria Theresa of Austria, until its destruction in 1944.

The remaining portal now serves as the entrance to Edith-Stein-Grundschule, standing at the original location where the church once stood before World War II.

Four Roman columns supported angel figures around the altar, while wooden statues of Apostles Peter and Paul stood between them in the original structure.

Location: Brunswick

Architects: Hermann Korb

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 52.26427,10.53016

Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:35