St. Michael

The church features four Gothic side portals, high triple tracery windows, and a grand staircase with 53 steps leading to the Romanesque entrance hall.

Bishop Gebhard of Henneberg consecrated the initial church building on February 10, 1156, dedicating it to Christ, Mary, the Holy Cross, and Archangel Michael.

The interior contains a Dutch Passion altar from 1460, a life-sized crucifix from 1494, and a stone tabernacle from 1438 displaying medieval craftsmanship.

The church organizes public guided tours every first Saturday of the month at 11:30, lasting approximately 45 minutes through the historical interior.

The monumental staircase, constructed between 1507 and 1510, serves as the stage for the Schwäbisch Hall open-air theater performances during summer months.

Location: Schwäbisch Hall

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 49.10474,9.72809

Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:28