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Nikolaikirche
Unique hexagonal hall with a gilded crown
Counts toward these achievements:
Siegen: First Steps10 pts
Siegen: Explorer25 pts
Siegen: Insider50 pts
Siegen's Nikolaikirche stands out with its hexagonal design, the only one of its kind north of the Alps. The church tower, adorned with the city's iconic gilded crown from the 17th century, dominates the skyline with its striking red and white paint. Since 1580, it has been an important Protestant church and an architectural heritage site in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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The church tower is 53 meters tall.
Quick Facts
- Architect
- Ludwig Hofmann
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Protestant
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
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Part of These Trails
Churches of SiegenStop 1 of 7
Heritage Sites in SiegenStop 2 of 6
Location
Nearby
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