Nikolaikirche - The Nikolai Church

The dome of the Nikolai church behind the tower of the Old Townhall surmounted by a gilded Atlas (© Ulf Böttcher)

The Protestant Nikolai church is one of the most important buildings in the era of German classicism. It was built in 1828 according to the plans of Karl Friedrich Schinkel and in co-operation with his pupils Ludwig Persius and August Stüler. The ground plan was laid out in the shape of a Greek cross, with one arm of the cross extended by a semi-circular apsis. The portal is supported by two columns and is reminiscent of an ancient temple.

Location:
City center / close to Lange Brücke bridge