Güstrow Cathedral
| Güstrow Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of St. Mary, St. John the Evangelist and St. Cecilia | |
| Dom St. Maria, St. Johannes Evangelista und St. Cäcilia | |
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| 53°47′28″N 12°10′24″E / 53.7910°N 12.1734°ECoordinates: 53°47′28″N 12°10′24″E / 53.7910°N 12.1734°E | |
| Location | Güstrow |
| Country | Germany |
| Denomination | Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Brick Gothic |
Güstrow Cathedral is a Brick Gothic Lutheran cathedral in the German city of Güstrow. Initially completed in 1335, the cathedral is the oldest extant building in Barlachstadt Güstrow.[1] It houses the sculpture Der Schwebende ("The Floating One"), a war memorial created by Ernst Barlach.[2]
Der Schwebende by Ernst Barlach, hanging in Güstrow Cathedral
External links
- Dom zu Güstrow website (German)
References
- ↑ "Barlach Town Güstrow". European Route of Brick Gothic. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ↑ Malik, Kenan (23 October 2014). "Germany’s History Lesson for Britain". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
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