St. Elizabeth Church

The Roman Catholic Church of St. Elizabeth, located in the historical part of Nuremberg, is an interesting monument of architecture in the neoclassical style. Its dome contrasts with the traditional Gothic silhouettes of buildings that make up the landscape of the area. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most interesting architectural sights of the city.

The Church of St. Elizabeth was built on the site of a small chapel that operated at the almshouse of the same name. In 1784, a large-scale reconstruction of the almshouse complex began, changes also affected the temple. The old chapel was demolished, but the new temple was not built immediately because of the complex relationship of the Teutonic Order with the city authorities, arguing for the right to build. In the period before 1806, only the outer walls were completed, and after the Order was dissolved in 1809, construction was delayed indefinitely.

Over the years of construction, six different architects worked on the creation of Elizabetkirche, succeeding each other. The temple was completed only in 1903, when the Catholic Church bought back the building. After reconstruction in 1950, the spherical copper dome of the Church of St. Elizabeth was crowned with a cross of the Teutonic Order. Particularly noteworthy is the interior decoration of the temple, decorated with artificial marble columns. There are sculptures of 12 apostles and many relics.