St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church is the largest of the three churches in Rostock, a Hanseatic city in northern Germany. It is located in the historic center of Rostock, near the Neuer Markt (New Market) and the Ziegenmarkt (Goat Market). The hall has a cruciform layout, and the church’s interior architecture is best represented by its astronomical clock, made in 1379.

Originally, there were four churches in Rostock. In addition to St. Mary's Church, there were also St. Peter's Church, St. Nicholas' Church, and St. James' Church. However, the other three churches suffered severe damage during World War II and were later demolished.

St. Mary's Church is a large Gothic church built in the 13th century and expanded and maintained in the late 14th century. The baroque-style windows at the top of the church’s massive tower were not fully completed until the end of the 18th century. The main altar inside the church was built in 1721 by an artisan from Berlin. The altar features three notable paintings: the “Last Supper” at the bottom, the “Resurrection” in the middle, and the “Pentecost” at the top. The pulpit in the church, built in the Renaissance style by Rudolf Stockmann in 1574, is also a highlight.

St. Mary's Church, Rostock

Reason to visit: The largest church in Rostock

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

Province/State: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania [Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania]

City: Rostock [Rostock]