Monument · UNESCO
Holstentor
Lübeck, Germany
A twin-towered brick gate and symbol of Lübeck, now a museum.
Church, mosque or temple · Germany · Schleswig-Holstein
St Mary's Church Lübeck
A towering brick Gothic church that inspired many churches around the Baltic.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why St Mary's Church Lübeck matters
The Marienkirche is a masterpiece of brick Gothic, with tall vaults and twin spires, and it served as a model for churches across the Baltic. It was bombed in the war, and some of its fallen bells are left lying on the floor as a memorial.
Talking points
- It inspired churches around the Baltic
- Fallen bells are kept as a war memorial
- It is a masterpiece of brick Gothic
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More in Lübeck
Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Lübeck Old Town
Lübeck, Germany
A World Heritage old town on an island, full of brick gables, courtyards and passages.
Food and drink
Niederegger Marzipan
Lübeck, Germany
The famous marzipan house, with a cafe and a small museum.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.