St. Katharinen

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St. Katharinen

Right next to the harbour

Katharinen-Kirchhof
(Bürgerhaus)
Hamburg, Hamburg 20457
+49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen)
http://www.st-katharinen.de

First mentioned in 1250, this church is located right next to the harbour and sustained heavy damage during World War II. From 1350-1425, it was built as a Gothic basilica and its Baroque steeple - still there today - was added in the 17th century. The silhouette of this copper-plated feature is a landmark within the cityscape. Legend has it that St. Katharina's golden crown was part of the pirate Klaus Störtebecker's loot. The inside of the church is the home of many pieces of art from various periods. Be sure to catch a glimpse of the 14th century crucifix and the statue of the church's patron which dates from the same time. The main altar and the pulpit are more modern. They were built at the end of the 1950s.

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