Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche Lauenburg, Germany
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N 53° 22.243 E 010° 33.190
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The Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche was built in 1227 and was donated by duke Albrecht I. von Sachsen.
Waymark Code: WM19AM
Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Date Posted: 03/03/2007
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The Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche was built in 1227 and was donated by duke Albrecht I. von Sachsen. The name of the church is based on a legend, which tells about the battle by Bornhöved. The holy Maria Magdalena covered the dazzeling sun, so she helps the germans to win against the danes.
In 1902 the church got their pointed tower. After the second worldwar the tower was pull down because their bricks was needed for repairing the churchroot. Only 1993 the church got their tower back.
Inside the church you can see a lot of nice things. But outside is a famous attraction too…..the pillory. Since 1558 the people have to do penance here. This was normal until the thirty-years-war, then exists a fine by money.
Building Materials: Stone
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