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The historically rich old Hanseatic city of Lubeck in graced with seven church spires, one of which is the impressive Marienkirche.
Sitting across the Marketplatz from the Rathaus, it is called the most outstanding church in Lubeck, and possibly in northern Germany.
It features flying buttresses and towering windows.
Although some of its greatest treasures were destroyed in 1942, after the fire was put out, earlier painted decorations were discovered on the walls and clearstory.
During a World War II air raid, the church bells fell from the tower and embedded themselves in the floor where they can be seen today.
LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S PAGE ON MARIENKIRCHE
TRAVEL: 1994 -
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(images scanned from old slides)
The Marien Kirche dominates the skyline in the Alt Stadt, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 1994.
Detail of the Marien Kirche steeples , Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany,1994.
The rather simple interior of Marienkirche, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 1994.
Interior detail of Marienkirche artwork, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 1994.
"Death" claims a dominent position in much of the artwork in this church, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 1994.
Death is also seen in this artwork, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 1994.
Kleine Maus (small mouse), which gnaws at rose trees, Marienkirche, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 1994.
Once significant in Lubeck legend, touching it is said to bring good luck... thus the "greasy" wall where everyone touches it.
Photo displayed in church of 1942 bombing, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 1994.
The melted bells of Marienkirche lie in the floor, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 1999.
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page last revised july 2020