Nuremberg
St.-Sebaldus-Kirche
Twin-Towered, Old Town Church
Albrecht-Dürer-Platz 1
Nürnberg, 90403
Nearest Train: Hauptmarkt: Bus 36
Phone: +49 911 2 3360
This is the city's oldest church. It was named after the hermit St. Seebald, who came to Nuremberg in the 11th century and built a small chapel, St. Peter's chapel, on the same site as the one on which the church is built today.Building on the present church commenced in the early 13th century and the two elegant towers both reach a height of 79m. Originally, the church was surrounded by a cemetery but in 1518, the city council decreed that henceforth, no one was allowed to be buried in the old town anymore.The tomb of St. Seebald contains the remains of the Saint and it is perhaps the most important part of the church's wonderful interior. It was cast in brass by Peter Vischer and is surrounded by saints and animals. Among the other works of religious art to be admired are the stained glass windows.Rebuilding the St. Seebald after the Second World War was a long and costly process which is often forgotten about today.During the year concerts are held here on a regular basis.
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