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Saint Nicholas' Chapel
Hannover's oldest Gothic architectural relic
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Hannover: First Steps10 pts
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Saint Nicholas' Chapel, built around the 13th century, is Hannover's oldest surviving structure. Initially constructed outside the city walls, it served as a healing and quarantine site to prevent the spread of leprosy and plague. Now, the ruins stand as a heritage monument in Lower Saxony.
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The chapel was largely destroyed during World War II air raids on Hannover.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1325
- Architectural Style
- Gothic
- Height
- 5 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
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