Michaeliskirche, Gothic church building in central Erfurt, Germany
The Michaeliskirche is a Gothic hall church with a late-Romanesque tower in Erfurt's historic center. The interior shows side aisles, galleries, and a separate chapel that give the building its distinctive form and layout.
The first church began construction around 1183 thanks to donations from wealthy city residents. Between 1278 and 1290, major Gothic additions transformed it into the building we see today.
The church is named after the Archangel Michael and shapes the character of the medieval old town. Today you can see how the space draws visitors for concerts, services, and religious gatherings throughout the year.
The church is open to visitors and regularly hosts musical events on Saturdays, from evening services to orchestral concerts. Plan your visit during daytime hours when light fills the space and interior details are most visible.
The church contains the Katharina bell from 1380, one of Germany's oldest working bells. This ancient bell still rings for services and special occasions, connecting the present day to a very old past.
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