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St Nicholas Church in Hamburg
Formerly one of the five Lutheran Hauptkirchen (main churches) in the city of Hamburg. The church lies now in ruins, with only its tower remaining, serving as a memorial and an important architectural landmark. When Hamburg residents mention the Nikolaikirche, it is generally to this church that they are referring, and not the new Hauptkirche dedicated to Saint Nicholas, which is located in the Harvestehude district.The church was the tallest building in the world from 1874 to 1876 and is still the second-tallest building in Hamburg.The current condition of the Church of St. Nicholas is the result of the bombing of Hamburg in World War II, resultant demolition in 1951 and restoration work in the 1990s and 2012
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Experience the rich history and architecture of Hamburg with our exquisite greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring the hauntingly beautiful image of St. Nicholas Church in ruins, this card showcases the work of renowned artist FitoPardo from Fine Art Storehouse. Once one of the five main Lutheran churches in the city, this historic site now stands as a poignant reminder of Hamburg's past. Share a piece of European history with your loved ones as you send a thoughtful and unique message with our St. Nicholas Church greeting card."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the haunting beauty of St Nicholas Church in Hamburg, once a prominent Lutheran Hauptkirchen in the city. Now reduced to ruins, only its majestic tower stands tall, serving as both a memorial and an iconic architectural landmark. When locals mention the Nikolaikirche, it is this church that comes to mind, not the newer Hauptkirche dedicated to Saint Nicholas. From 1874 to 1876, this impressive structure held the title of tallest building in the world and remains today as the second-tallest building in Hamburg. However, its current state is a result of devastating bombings during World War II followed by demolition efforts in 1951. Restoration work took place in the 1990s and again in 2012. The Gothic style of St Nicholas Church adds an air of mystery and grandeur to its ruined form. The photograph showcases its towering presence against a wet backdrop, emphasizing its resilience amidst destruction. Cathedral peaks rise above scattered rubble as remnants of Protestantism's rich history can still be felt within these walls. With ties to German and Baltic cultures alike, this historic site holds significance beyond borders. It has even been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site due to its cultural importance. Fitopardo. com presents this stunning image from their Fine Art Storehouse collection for all admirers of architecture and travel destinations alike.
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