Sankt Marien Kirche
Sankt Marien Kirche
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malcsaville
Stroud, UK1,099 contributions
Sep 2022
A highlight of our visit to Rostock, was going into this cathedral at noon and seeing the clock in its daily action with a procession of apostles.
Written September 30, 2022
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coddiwomple_too
Boca Raton, FL150 contributions
May 2022
The church itself is fine and some interesting history, but not something particularly unique. However, the astronomical clock is amazing, other contributors have documented so, there is not much to add other than some pictures. Very worthwhile visit.
Written July 3, 2022
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jeffrey k
Needham, MA544 contributions
May 2022
A fine church without much restoration. Impressive organ. The astronomical clock is very fine, well-maintained. A peaceful place, worth seeing.
Written May 21, 2022
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Ron S
New York City, NY5,216 contributions
Aug 2021
Interesting church. We got there right after some concert when parishioners were leaving and had some 15 minutes to wander around until they closed it.
Written August 13, 2021
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olibot
Bishop Auckland, UK1,250 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We saw many lovely buildings whilst walking around Rostock. And St Mary’s church was a great example of one.
Written August 3, 2020
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NemoTraveler
Aarhus, Denmark535 contributions
Jul 2020
This is a very beautiful brick (Backstein) church, located within a short walk from the City Hall.
The main attraction is the astronomical clock, which can be seen behind the main altar. It dates from 1472 and is very well preserved.
The main attraction is the astronomical clock, which can be seen behind the main altar. It dates from 1472 and is very well preserved.
Written July 27, 2020
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RSsydney
Sydney, Australia1,010 contributions
Aug 2019
We travelled independently to Rostock from our cruise ship instead of taking the cruise line's excursion to Berlin. The Warnemunde train station is a 10 min walk from the cruise terminal and day tickets by S-Bahn cost 6 Euro each. The train takes 21 mins to Rostock Hauptbahnhof and you can either walk to the city centre or take the tram, which is covered by the day ticket, we opted to walk one way.
Our primary reason to visit Rostock was to see the Astronomical Clock dating back to 1472, amazing piece of engineering with the original clockworks, precision workmanship that works today after more than 5 centuries. The clock is wound everyday! Being a Sunday, most of the city was closed. We however walked the lovely streets & had a light lunch as well.
Our primary reason to visit Rostock was to see the Astronomical Clock dating back to 1472, amazing piece of engineering with the original clockworks, precision workmanship that works today after more than 5 centuries. The clock is wound everyday! Being a Sunday, most of the city was closed. We however walked the lovely streets & had a light lunch as well.
Written July 27, 2020
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BigHugh51
Adelaide, Australia3,650 contributions
Jun 2019
We had spent a pleasant Saturday afternoon exploring Rostock’s central town area, while our cruise ship was docked in the port of Rostock.
By late afternoon, we had completed our shopping activities in the town’s main retail precinct and had begun to take in some of the sights. This was when we came across this impressive huge church, situated just off the main town’s square.
Because of its immense size, the church’s splendid architecture is best viewed from some distance so that you can take in all of the elements of the exterior of the elegant church building.
At the time of our visit, the church was not open for visitors. However, we were able to stand at the main doorway and take a look at the ornate and beautifully decorated interior which was as impressive as its exterior.
Certainly a “must visit” attraction for any tourist spending time in Rostock!
By late afternoon, we had completed our shopping activities in the town’s main retail precinct and had begun to take in some of the sights. This was when we came across this impressive huge church, situated just off the main town’s square.
Because of its immense size, the church’s splendid architecture is best viewed from some distance so that you can take in all of the elements of the exterior of the elegant church building.
At the time of our visit, the church was not open for visitors. However, we were able to stand at the main doorway and take a look at the ornate and beautifully decorated interior which was as impressive as its exterior.
Certainly a “must visit” attraction for any tourist spending time in Rostock!
Written October 2, 2019
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Fouregas
United States5,299 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
Every hour it chimes and at 12 noon, the parts moved. Right behind the altar.
Gigantic organ, beautiful stained glasses.
A must when in Rostock.
Gigantic organ, beautiful stained glasses.
A must when in Rostock.
Written September 10, 2019
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reise3
1,021 contributions
Jun 2019
This is Rostock's largest church. Inside it has an ornate altar, a bronze baptismal font, and a historic astronomical clock with apostle procession that still has its original medieval clockwork from 1472 which still precisely functions today. It's worth seeing.
Written September 7, 2019
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