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Places of Worship

Discover steeples, narrow stairways and stunning views! Places of worship shaped Hamburg's skyline and people for centuries.

Places of Worship

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Hamburg's Main Churches

St. Michael's Church

The 'Michel' is Hamburg's largest church and one of the city's must-see sights. Its bell tower offers a...

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Memorial Sight

St. Nikolai Memorial

The ruins of this church, bombed by Allied forces during Operation Gomorrah in 1943, now houses a WWII memorial...

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Hamburg's Main Churches

St. Petri Church

Hamburg's oldest church also has the city's highest accessible viewing platform. At 123 metres, you'll be...

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Hamburg's Main Churches

Hauptkirche Sankt Katharinen

This striking church dates back to the 13th century and has a steeple among the highest and most beautiful in...

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Hamburg's Main Churches

St. Jacobi Church

St. Jacobi is one of the five major protestant churches in Hamburg. Pay a visit for recitals, an impressive...

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Events

Night of the Churches

More than 100 churches in and around Hamburg open their doors to the public, offering festive insight into the...