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Discover St Marien:
Everything you ever wanted to know about this amazing church
The Gothic church with the highest brick vault in the world.
Join hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and experience the history, spirituality and culture of Lübeck's Old Town, a World Heritage Site.
These pages offer a deeper insight into the background.
Council and Citizens' Church
The Marienkirche in Lübeck
At 125 metres high, the two towers tower majestically and proudly above the surrounding buildings of Lübeck's old town and can be seen from many points in the city and the surrounding area.
The seven towers of the old town churches are often referred to as the city's crown. The view from the 50-metre-high ridge turret shows the magnificent location of St Marien Church in the historic centre of Lübeck.
St Marien (or "Marienkirche" as everyone says here) embodies the history of several eras. The building, which still dominates Lübeck's skyline today, stands for medieval religiosity, the pride of the rising bourgeoisie and Lübeck's role as the "Queen of the Hanseatic League". The Reformation and the Baroque period have also left their mark. But the wounds of war and destruction are also part of the long history.
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Discover treasures: A rich interior
Kapellen
19 chapels. 19 stories.
Coming soon
WINDOWS
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CONTEMPORARY ART
Discover impressive contemporary art treasures.
Coming soon
On the way to the future
After almost 80 years, St Marien in Lübeck is in urgent need of extensive renovation.
You can find all the information about this major project on our blog.
You can help if you want to
Have you ever saved a World Heritage Site? It feels good.
Every contribution, no matter how small, helps to preserve this special building for future generations and allows them to experience the unique fascination of the beloved Marienkirche.
Become part of St Marien 2030, become a World Heritage Site saviour today!
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Multimedia: Structure from Motion - St. Marien in 3D (by Henryk Furs)
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What do I like so much about bricks?
The daily interaction with a building that is over 800 years old is a joy every single day.
Paula Claussen
Sexton
