Anklam, DE

Church of St. Nicholas

The Church of St. Nicholas was built in 1280 in honour of St. Nicholas, patron saint of sailors, fishermen and merchants. During the Second World War, the church was severely damaged, except for the surrounding walls. In 1994, a support group was founded to preserve the church. In 1995, St. Nicholas received an emergency roof, when it was gradually put into use. Since 1999, the church has been reopened to the public.

About this building

For more information visit on this building visit www.eurob.org/item/anklam_st-nikolai-kirche/

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Café within 500m

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St. Mary's Church, Anklam

St. Mary's Church is a Gothic brick church built in the middle of the 13th century. The church was particularly damaged during a siege in 1676 and during a bombing raid in 1943. The church was consecrated again in 1957.

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St. Gertrude's Chapel, Wolgast

The chapel was built around 1420 as a late gothic central building. It is considered a replica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, with a central column and star vault. Originally there were about 31 of these chapels in Pomerania.

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St. Peter's Church

Founded in the 13th century, St. Peter's Church burned down several times with the town in 1512, 1628 and 1713. It was during its reconstruction in the 18th century that the tower took on an octagonal shape. In 1920, a lightning strike caused a fire and the baroque dome of the tower collapsed. The lantern of the tower was replaced by a tent roof, which was intended as a temporary solution, but which still gives the church its typical appearance today.

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