St. Sebald - Sebalduskirche Nürnberg

5 Brittanie West - a month ago

This church is incredible. There are so many tiny details all over the statues and paintings, you genuinely have to see it for yourself as photos just don't do it justice. A lot of beautiful gold accents, artfully carved details, and beautiful paintings. This is one of our favorite churches so far!

5 Pardalis Georgios - a month ago

Wonderful and powerful experience visiting that church. Highly recommended

5 Αναστασία Παλάτη - 3 weeks ago

So beautiful church! So big !

5 Paul Hughes - a month ago

A wonderful historic church with a nice mass service. Shame about the endless globalized tourist traffic with videos and cameras treating it like a museum, but that's not at all their fault.

4 Benedict Uy - 2 years ago

The entrance of the church is facing away from the main road. We stopped by a place for lunch nearby and I had a quick look at the front of the church. It has a really nice crucifix out front. There are also two bell towers with doors under each. I didn't have time to have a look inside but the outside was quite nice. The back of it was also interesting with a carving that is visible from the main road.

5 Cheung Haynes - a week ago

Romanesque-gothic church

4 BradJill - 2 years ago

Sebalduskirche (St. Sebaldus Church) is a medieval church in the St. Sebald District in the Old Town. Dedicated to the Patron Saint of Nuremburg, this is one of the most important churches in the city. Opening hours are 9.30am to 6pm daily. There is a suggested donation of 2 euro per person for those who visit.

The church history dates back to at least the early 13th-century when construction began on a Romanesque style building. Gothic additions to the church were made in the 14th and 15th centuries. Unfortunately, St. Sebaldus was heavily damaged during WWII bombing and had to be restored.

We enjoyed the front towers of St. Sebaldus as well as the Gothic exterior features on the north side of the church. Within, you find tall and narrow nave with ceiling vaults. The high altar is attractive, as are the artworks, sculptures and stained glass windows which can be viewed within the church interior.

A particularly interesting find is the shrine of St. Sebaldus. This is a delicately created monument, the work of Peter Vischer the Elder and his sons (1508-1519). This is worth finding and spending a few minutes to view and enjoy.

Overall, St. Sebaldus is a must-see attraction in Nuremburg if you enjoy seeing old churches and are a fan of history and architecture. It also makes a good complement to St. Lorenz south of the Pegnitz River as well, another church that you should make time for to see.