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Church of St. Michael (Michaeliskirche)

Englische Planke 1a, 20459 Hamburg, Germany
040 376 78 0
As featured in 3 days in Hamburg and 1 other guide
Ranked #10 of 134 attractions in Hamburg
4.5 of 5 stars 167 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites
Fee: No
Description: This huge 18th-century cathedral is Hamburg's best known architectural landmark.
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West Lafayette IN
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189 reviews 189 reviews
Reviews in 78 cities Reviews in 78 cities
289 helpful votes 289 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This was a very light and airy feeling church. It wasn't as fancy as many churches in Europe but it was nice inside. There was someone playing an organ while we were there and they were asking 2 EUR per person. They also charge different prices for access to the tower and crypt. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I have a special place in my heart for St. Michael's church. After all I was named after that beautiful church upon my birth just at the end of the Second World War. It is located just a short walk from St. Pauli and near the Landungs brucken. For an unforgettable view of the city climb the stairs to the... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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The statue out front is really amazing! It is a little hard to see since it is far up and there isn't much room to back up and look at it but who doesn't like an action sculpture of Satan getting beat down!! The inside of the church is quite pretty. This part can be visited and a donation is... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

A beautiful spot in Hamburg. It stands almost along from the past. It survived the second world war by miracle. A red brick church from a long past. More

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Leon, Mexico
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

No matter who you are, you can appreciate this very beautiful church. However, as a Lutheran, I found it rather depressing to find out that this place has forgotten what it means to be a Lutheran (a fairly typical occurrence in Germany). Luther would have some very choice words for the leadership of St. Michael. More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The church is one of the visit if you take the Hop On Hop Off Bus of Hamburg. A very beautiful decoration inside the church. The fee to go up the tower is really worth it as you can see the city of Hamburg in panoramic view. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

If you take the steps all the way to the top, not for the unfit, or those afraid of heights, you get the most amazing 360 view of Hamburg. a good place to start your site seeing. More

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Erzenhausen, Germany
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

This church was very beautiful. The inside was incredible. The outside didn't look that old. The steeple looked like it was repaired of steel. It was optional to go up the tower but I didn't. Very beautiful church a must visit. More

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Geneva
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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Nice remains of a beautiful church in Hamburg. Quiet place a little hidden but a must see More

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Fribourg
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Huge barock church, nicely proportioned inside. We liked the crypt, where there is an informative slide show and took the lift up the tower, from where you have excellent views in good weather. More

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