Hamburg Squares, Monuments & Churches

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	Hamburg Squares, Monuments & Churches

Hamburg Squares, Monuments & Churches

Although Hamburg's atmosphere is dominated by its closeness to the sea and its large harbour you must not miss, there are also quite many other interesting places and buildings to visit. Here, the most important sights as well as the churches of Hamburg will be listed in alphabetical order.

Squares and Monuments in Hamburg

Alsterarkaden

The Alsterarkaden at the "Kleine Alster" ("Small Alster") in Hamburg were built between 1842 and 1846 according to plans of the architect Alexis de Chateauneuf.

Alsterarkaden >>

Alter Elbtunnel (Old Elbe Tunnel)

Built at the beginning of the 19th century, the Elbtunnel between St. Pauli and Steinwerder used to be one of the most modern tunnels of this period.

Alter Elbtunnel >>

City Hall

As the Old City Hall of Hamburg completely burnt down in the "Great Fire" in 1842 and the plans for a new city hall progressed very slowly, the senate had to meet in provisional rooms for a long period.

City Hall >>

Chilehaus

The famous brick-lined Chilehaus became a listed building 1983. In addition, it is one of Hamburg's landmarks.

Chilehaus >>

Gänsemarkt

West of the Jungfernstieg, there is the famous square "Gänsemarkt".

Gänsemarkt >>

Harbour

Hamburg's harbour is the third largest harbour in Europe.

Harbour >>

Harbour City

The Harbour City is a great building project that is just being realized in Hamburg's harbour area south of the Speicherstadt.

Harbour City >>

Jungfernstieg

The Jungfernstieg at the Alster lake "Binnenalster" is a famous area of Hamburg for meeting people in one of the numerous cafes or restaurants, for shopping and relaxation.

Jungfernstieg >>

Reeperbahn

Located in the area St. Pauli, the Reeperbahn - also called "Kiez" - is one of Hamburg's most popular and famous streets.

Reeperbahn >>

Speicherstadt

With its numerous brick-lined buildings, the Speicherstadt in Hamburg's harbour now is one of the most typical sites of Hamburg and a must-see for tourists.

Speicherstadt >>

Hamburg Churches

St. Jacobi

The church St. Jacobi is one of Hamburg's four main churches dating back to the Middle Ages.

St. Jacobi >>

St. Katharinen

The church St. Catherine also is one of Hamburg's four main churches dating back to the Middle Ages.

St. Katharinen >>

St. Michaelis

The church St. Michaelis - better known as "Michel" - is one of Hamburg's landmarks as well as one of the most important churches in the north of Germany.

St. Michaelis >>

St. Nikolai

The church St. Nikolai near the city center of Hamburg also is one of the main churches.

St. Nikolai >>

St. Petri

Dating back to the year 1195, St. Petri is the oldest of Hamburg's four main churches dating back to the Middle Ages.

St. Petri >>

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