Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen

at Evangelische Marktkirchengemeinde Halle, An der Marienkirche 2, Halle (Saale) , 06108 Germany

1. Church
2. Lutheran Church

Description

The Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen in the city of Halle, Saxony-Anhalt was built between 1529 and 1554 and is the most recent of its medieval churches. In German, its official name is shortened to Liebfrauenkirche but it is also referred to as Marienkirche and the Marktkirche .The church was built between 1529 and 1554, replacing two former churches but keeping their towers. It is one of the most important buildings of the late Gothic period in central Germany. Its four towers, together with the Red Tower of the city hall, are the landmark of the city, hence its nickname "Stadt der fünf Türme" .Justus Jonas introduced the Reformation into Halle, and his friend Martin Luther preached. George Frideric Handel was baptized in the church and received his first organ lessons. Johann Sebastian Bach inspected the new organ, and his son Wilhelm Friedemann Bach was an organist. The important beginnings of both pietism and Enlightenment were connected to the church in Halle. Severely damaged in World War II, it was restored and is a historic monument.HistoryThe Market Church was built between 1529 and 1554 at the location of two predecessors, St. Gertrude and St. Mary. The Church of St. Gertrude to the west dated from 11th century and was the church of the salt makers in the center of Halle on the Hallmarkt, the salt market. The St. Mary's Church to the east dated from the 12th century and had been the parish church of the merchants and tradesmen of this mining town on the Marktplatz, the market square.

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Summary

Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen is Halle based place and this enity listed in Lutheran Church category. Located at Evangelische Marktkirchengemeinde Halle, An der Marienkirche 2 06108. Contact phone number of Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen: +49-(0)345-5170894