Dom St. Nikolai—Cathedral of St. Nikolai

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The tower is 100 metres high; it collapsed during storms in 1515 and 1650, damaging the naves and surrounding houses. The new spire, Dutch baroque, not Gothic, is more streamlined with rounded cupolas; it has withstood storms ever since.

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Main entrance at the base of the tower

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The main altar

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The nave and choir

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Above: Dom St Nikolai stamp, Germany 2001
Below: Greifswald stamp, Germany 1988

St Nicholas Center Collection

Greifswald Germany

Evangelical Lutheran

Built between 1250 and 1410, the Cathedral of St Nicholas, known as 'the slender Nikoluas' is the largest of the city's Gothic churches. Its three Gothic naves were altered to become a basilica. The church has many medieval mural paintings on walls and vaults. In 1947 the bishopric was moved from Stettin making this church a cathedral. Due to neglect during the East Germany period, there was extensive refurbishment completed in 1989.