The tower of St. Johannis am Sande rises mightily, but it is crooked. This is why there is an old Lüneburg legend. After a lightning strike in 1406, the tower …

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September 8, 2019

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Johannis is the oldest church in the city of Lüneburg. It is located on the square Am Sande in the city center and is considered an important building of the North German brick Gothic.

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April 10, 2018

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The most famous of the Lüneburg church. It consists of five ships and thus the highest as well as the widest church. The church tower is 108.71 meters. The church was built between 1270 and 1372.

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