St. Michaelis Church

St. Michaelis Church

St. Michaelis Church is located in the Neustadt district of Hamburg, Germany. It is the city’s most famous church, a major landmark, and one of the five principal Protestant churches in Hamburg. Its name derives from the archangel Michael, and above the main entrance is a large bronze sculpture depicting Michael defeating the devil.

The current St. Michaelis Church is the third church built on this site, designed in the Baroque architectural style. Its 132-meter-high Baroque spire is a prominent feature of Hamburg’s skyline and the first landmark seen by ships entering the Elbe River. St. Michaelis is the largest church in Hamburg and the most important Baroque church in northern Germany. It has seating for 2,500 people, and its interior is simple yet dignified. Karl Philipp Emanuel Bach is buried here. The spire offers an outstanding vantage point to view the city and harbor. Visitors can take an elevator to the top. Once at the summit, a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city of Hamburg unfolds before you.

St. Michaelis Church, Hamburg

Must-visit reason: Hamburg’s most famous church

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

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

Province/state where the attraction is located: Hamburg State [Hamburg]

City where the attraction is located: Hamburg [Hamburg]