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Church of St. Michael (Michaeliskirche)

Englische Planke 1a, 20459 Hamburg, Germany (Neustadt)
040 376 78 0
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As featured in 3 days in Hamburg and 1 other guide
Ranked #7 of 135 attractions in Hamburg
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: This huge 18th-century cathedral is Hamburg's best known architectural landmark.
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sumsite
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Definitely a place to go. Great views over the city. I couldn't believe it was so high. I don't like heights but the open viewing area at the top has full rails round the sides right to the top so it feels secure. The crypt is worth a look around as well.

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CPCIC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

St Michael's suffered considerable damage in WW2 but today is a magnificent restoration of a typical German Lutheran church. The starkly white interior trimmed in gold leaf is so different from most European churches.

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Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The church w beautiful, but what was truly remarkable oboist it was the view from the top! And not to worry, if you can't make the walk there is a lift. On a clear day you get a 360degree view of Hamburg!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

A nice protestant church with an enormous tube organ. There is a possibility to take the lift to the top terrace do enjoy a round view of the city.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The Church of St. Michael is a beautiful church offering access to the top to the steeple. Visitors may access the top by stair or the recommended lift. On the top you have a panoramic view of the whole of Hamburg.

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cornwall
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Well worth a visit as , internally, it's most unlike other churches/cathedrals. I'm glad we called in.

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St. George, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Visit here and also the museum beside...great history of the WW2 bombing.Take the lift up the tower.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Stunning views from the top, definately worth the walk up although there is a lift for part of the way! Very ornate church on the inside!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

I'd never regret that spent 1,5 hour in this nice church taking pictures and observing the interior inside and the whole Hamburg from the tower - and I wasn't alone with such idea - there were well enough people (tourists and Hamburgers) for that cold foggy January day!:)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

This beautiful church stands out from so many others in the cacophony of churches. Beautiful pulpit, organ, and church building. Great place for some quiet.

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