Church of Our Lady, Nuremberg

Church of Our Lady, Nuremberg

The Church of Our Lady in Nuremberg is located in the Old Town of Nuremberg, Germany. It is a Roman Catholic church situated on the eastern side of the central Hauptmarkt square, and is one of the three major churches in Nuremberg.

The site of the Church of Our Lady was originally a synagogue, which was destroyed during the outbreak of the Black Death in 1349. Afterwards, the Church of Our Lady was built by Emperor Charles IV between 1352 and 1362. It is a typical brick Gothic structure. He intended the church to be used for imperial ceremonies, which is reflected in the balcony and porch adorned with the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire. Charles IV’s short-lived son, Wenceslaus, was baptized in this church in 1361.

The exterior of the Church of Our Lady is brick-red in color, with a pyramid-like overall shape and an exquisitely unique design. Its interior is hall-style, with a nave and two side aisles, as well as a special balcony built for the emperor. The church is supported by four large pillars and features nine recessed domes. Inside the church, there are many intricate sculptures, most of which were reconstructed later. Many precious medieval artworks are preserved in the church, such as the altar dating back to 1440.

In the 1934 propaganda film *Triumph of the Will* by Leni Riefenstahl, the final scene of the military parade shows Hitler receiving salutes from Nazi troops with the Church of Our Lady in Nuremberg in the background as they march through the city center.

Nuremberg Frauenkirche

Must-visit reason: Nuremberg’s foremost church dedicated to the Virgin Mary

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Bavaria [Bavaria]

City where the attraction is located: Nuremberg [Nuremberg]