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Hauptkirche St. Katharinen
Brick Gothic by Hamburg's Port
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St. Catherine's Church, one of Hamburg's five main churches, stands out with its Brick Gothic architecture and a 13th-century tower shaft, the oldest still functional structure in the city. Positioned opposite the Speicherstadt, it is known as the sailors' church due to its proximity to the harbor.
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The church's tower shaft is considered the oldest standing structure in Hamburg.
Quick Facts
- Architectural Style
- Brick Gothic
- Height
- 116.7 m
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Lutheran
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- katharinen-hamburg.de
- Phone
- +49 40 30374730
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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