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Hauptkirche St. Petri
Historic Brick Gothic Splendor
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St. Peter's Church is the oldest of Hamburg's five main churches, constructed in 1844 in the Brick Gothic style. Its striking 132-meter tower provides a panoramic view of the city through porthole windows after climbing 544 steps. Recognized as a heritage monument, it stands as a significant Hamburg landmark.
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The church tower can be climbed via 544 steps.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1310
- Architectural Style
- Brick Gothic
- Height
- 132.2 m
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Lutheran
- Opening Hours
- Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 09:00-20:00; PH open
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- sankt-petri.de
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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