Medieval church! ⛪ St. Lorenz - St. Lawrence - Nuremberg

St. Lorenz Church (Lorenzkirche) is a prominent medieval Gothic church located in Nuremberg, Germany. Constructed between the 13th and 15th centuries, it is one of the city's most important landmarks and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. The church features an imposing façade with twin towers, intricate rose windows, and richly detailed stonework.
Inside, the church houses an array of impressive artworks, including the "Angelic Salutation" by Veit Stoss, a spectacular late-Gothic carved wooden altarpiece, and numerous stained glass windows from the 15th and 16th centuries. St. Lorenz Church stands as a testament to Nuremberg's rich cultural and religious heritage, reflecting its historical significance as a center of art, trade, and worship in medieval Europe.

St. Lawrence's Church is a very special work of art - some say it is the only "complete" high Gothic church. Yes, it has that feel within! Because you are not only visiting a building that has remained structurally intact despite bombings. The windows and almost all of the works of art in St. Lawrence's Church are also originals from the late Middle Ages.
Thanks to the prudent citizens of Nuremberg, the works of art were preserved after the Reformation and were stored during the Second World War. Construction of the high Gothic basilica began between 1243 and 1315. On the site of today's St. Lawrence Church there was previously a chapel dedicated to "Saint Lawrence of the Holy Sepulchre”.

We look more deeply at the ancient family shield and icon of the Elector of Mainz. This half wheel is used in a lot of the shields in this church. We also look more closely at the sacrament house of the Lorenzkirche from 1493-1496. The artist was Adam Kraft who was also a stonemason. He is also responsible for this masterwork, just next to this piece, which hosts an amazing 3D version of the Last Supper. This is called the tabernacle at St. Lorenz, which like all of these artworks survived not only the Middle Ages, but also WWII! Another amazing work hanging from the high arched, Gothic ceilings called the Angelic Salutation!

"Angelic Salutation (German: Engelsgruß) is an assemblage of life-sized limewood sculptures celebrating the Annunciation by the late-Gothic German artist Veit Stoss. It was commissioned in 1517 by Anton II Tucher and completed the following year. Tucher was a high ranking official in Nuremberg in southern Germany, and donated the work to the medieval church of St. Lorenz (or St. Lawrence) in Nuremberg, where it still freely suspended on a metal chain in the center of the choir, facing the high altar." Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelic...)

Much more info on this medieval Gothic church on their website at:
https://lorenzkirche.de/

What is also neat are the roots of Christmas itself are preserved in this medieval church!
The panel paintings on the St. Nicholas Altar (1500/1510) were created by Hans Süß von Kulmbach. This is the Sinterklaas of Dutch and German tradition. The origins of Santa Claus!

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If you’re travelling through Nuremberg, St. Lorenz (St. Lawrence) is more than worth a visit!
The Medieval, Gothic church! Of St. Lorenz in Nuremberg, Germany, a detailed video guide of the interior.