St. Lorenz
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Why go
- Adam Kraft’s nearly 20-metre sandstone sacrament house.
- The west façade’s twin towers, nine-metre rose window and finely pierced tracery gable.
- A guided Nordturm climb with large bells, attic spaces, roof construction and views over the old town.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 17:30Show all
Don't miss
- Sacrament houseMade in 1493–1496, its three crouching figures represent youth, maturity and old age; the middle-aged figure is considered Kraft’s self-portrait. It survived wartime bombing, possibly because a temporary wall was built around it.Against a pillar on the choir’s left1493–1496
- Englische Gruss (Annunciation)Veit Stoß carved the suspended work in 1517–1519. Its life-size figures of Mary and Gabriel are made from painted, gilded wood and surrounded by 55 golden roses.Choir1517–1519
- West portalCarved between 1350 and 1360, the twin portal depicts stories from the life of Jesus.West façade1350–1360
- Medieval stained glassThe choir’s two tiers of seven windows contain valuable glass from the 15th century.Choir15th century
- Saint PaulVeit Stoß made this statue in 1513.Choir’s right pillar1513
Know before you go
- Monday–Saturday 09:00–17:30; Sunday 13:00–15:30.
- September 29–October 12, 2026: Conservation work on a Veit Stoß artwork includes cleaning and examination, followed by lowering it for close viewing.
Services and visiting hours
- Religious life
- St Lorenz hosts worship services, concerts and other spiritual events, and is a place for quiet reflection.
- Church role
- It is the seat of Nuremberg’s city dean and traditionally hosts the inauguration of newly elected regional bishops.
Interesting facts4
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500 years
St Lorenz has employed organists for more than 500 years.
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1488
Peter Vischer the Elder made the church’s suspended candle-bearing angels in 1488–1489.
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1485
The Rochus altar was made around 1485 for merchant Franz Imhof to mark the end of a plague.
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1523
H. von Kulmbach painted and sculpted the Saint Anne altar in 1523.
Église Saint-Laurent de Nuremberg - Wikipedia
Shorts
History
Parts of an early 13th-century predecessor survive in the standing masonry. A 1929 excavation revealed that the earlier Romanesque church was a smaller three-aisled basilica. Andreas Osiander later served here as a preacher.
- c. 1280–1390Construction of the present church continued until the crossing and towers were complete.
- 1439–1477Konrad Heinzelmann von Rothenburg began the hall choir; later builders included Konrad Roritzer, Matthäus Roritzer and Jakob Grimm, who finished its intricate vaults.
- 1525St Lorenz became Evangelical Lutheran, among Germany’s earliest churches to do so; wealthy citizens kept its donated artworks in place.
- 1949Reconstruction began after wartime bombing severely damaged the roofs and vaults.
- 1952The restored church held its first service on Laurentiustag, Saint Lawrence’s feast day.
Sources: St. Lorenz, Nuremberg - Wikipedia · St. Lorenz | Lorenzkirche · Besuchen | Lorenzkirche · Führungen | Lorenzkirche · St. Lorenz (Nürnberg) - Wikipedia · Église Saint-Laurent de Nuremberg - Wikipedia · checked 29 Sep 2026
- Website
- lorenzkirche.de/
- Phone
- +49 911 2142500
Questions and answers
What is the street address of St Lorenz?
Lorenzer Platz 1, Nuremberg.
What do guided church tours at St Lorenz cover?
The church’s history, architecture and significance.
What else does a St Lorenz tower tour include?
The attics and the church’s distinctive roof construction.
Are private tours of St Lorenz available in English?
Private tours are available for individuals and groups, with English on request.
How can I contact St Lorenz?
Call +49 911 2142500.
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