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Onwards and upwards

St.Michaelis Church (known as Michel to the HAMBURGERS) is the newest of Hamburg's main churches. It is a city landmark towering 132 metres with magnificent views over the city from the viewing platform below the dome. It has undergone many transformations. The first church built in 1649-61 was destroyed on 1750 by a strike of lightening; the second (built in 1750-62\0 burned to the ground in 1906. With the help of numerous donations, it was completely r built in 1907-1912.

The viewing platform can be reached by 452 steps or a lift. Guess which we used.
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12 comments

Erhard Bernstein said:

Sometimes using the stairs is even faster than using the lift, as the lift only closes (and starts) when one of the passengers pushes a button, which some people forget to do ...
7 years ago

Amelia replied to Erhard Bernstein:

Don't forget - we were with Klaus. He knows what to do. ;-)
7 years ago

Steve D said:

A lovely building indeed Amelia and a very nice shot of it too ... most certainly liked by me

Best wishes ... steve
7 years ago

Gudrun said:

A classic Michel-photo! For me the lift every time, enough steps to get to the lift;-)
7 years ago

tiabunna said:

A lovely old church, the lift would be a welcome surprise (for a building of that age) to get up!
7 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Beautiful against the lovely blue sky. Great composition and well taken Amelia.
7 years ago

menonfire said:

Der Michel ist das absolute Wahrzeichen der Stadt, schöner Blick Amelia
7 years ago ( translate )

Rabbitroundtheworld said:

I bet the views are fabulous
7 years ago

Annaig56 said:

un bel édifice
7 years ago ( translate )

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

Your beautiful capture is greatly admired
Historical & Architectural Gems
7 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A lovely composition, Amelia. I love the slightly muted colours; one would almost say pastel shades.

I have been in Hamburg, but I don't recall seeing this church.

Cheers,

Joe
6 years ago

Amelia replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

We went to Hamburg to meet a group of ex-Pan now Ipernians, Joe. It is an amazing city with marvellous transport links, and of course we were guided by at least 3 native Hamburgers, so we got to see lots of different things. This church tower can be seen from many parts of the city. You probably did see it.
6 years ago
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