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Michaeliskirche: Hamburger Michl - St.Michaeliskirche
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  • globetrott
  • By globetrott on May 29, 2006
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  • Hamburger Michl - St.Michaeliskirche - Hamburg
    Hamburger Michl -
    St.Michaeliskirche
    by globetrott,
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    St. Michaeliskirche is mostly just called Michl by the local people and it is one of the most beautiful churches in Hamburg. You may enter it freely and without restrictions during the day, just for the krypta with exhibits of the history of the church and for the lift to the spire you have to pay a small entrance-fee.
    Photography is forbidden inside the church and a guard will watch you most of the day. That is a pity, because the interior is really lovely !
    You may also step up the tower in order to enjoy a perfect view of the city. At first you have about 50 steps you have to walk, the rest is made by a lift !
    the church is open May-October:
    Mon-Sat 09.00a.m.-08.00p.m., Sun 11.30a.m.-05.30p.m.
    and Nov-April : Mon-Sat: 10.00a.m.-04.30p.m. Sun:11.30a.m.-04.30p.m.

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  • Address: Hamburg - Englische Planke 1a
  • Phone: 040 - 37678132
  • Directions: Take S1 or S3 and take the exit "Stadthausbruecke" Michl is also close to Krameramtsstuben and to Brahmsmuseum & Peterstrasse
  • Website: www.st-michaelis.de
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    Michaeliskirche: Lovely church, amazing views
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  • planxty
  • Updated By planxty on January 29, 2005
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  • View from St. Michael's tower, Hamburg - Hamburg
    View from St. Michael's tower,
    Hamburg
    by planxty
    You really should visit St. Michaels Church, one of the landmarks of Hamburg. The church itself is very interesting but it is the tower that really impresses.

    Walking up from the Fischmarkt on a Sunday lunchtime, I was surprised to hear a beautifully played trumpet solo floating down from the gallery in the tower. Looking up, you could just make out the figure of the hardy soul playing up there.

    I'm not great with exposed heights, so Mrs. planxty was despatched, in the interests of research, to ascend the tower. The fact that the lift was not working that day, obviously, had nothing to do with it!

    The good lady returned, slightly breathless from the exertions of the 459 steps, but claimed also to have had her breath taken by the views in all drections from the viewing gallery (see picture).

    Definitely, a must see for Hamburg.

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  • Address: Englische Planke 1a
  • Phone: 040 / 37 67 81 00
  • Directions: Walk directly uphill from the fischmarkt, you can't miss it.
  • Website: http://www.michaelitica.org/seiten_englisch/Foreword.html
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    Michaeliskirche: Viewing Platform
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  • Updated By hb_capri on April 8, 2009
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  • View from the top - Hamburg
    View from the top
    by hb_capri, 3 more photos
    After seeing the church interiors and the crypted vault tour it was time to move up.You can either take the stairs or the elevator 9 floors up to the viewing platform.The view from there is brilliant and totally worth it! I wanted to stay for a long time but I went on a chilly Feb day and the wind was too much to bear beyond a few mins.

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    Michaeliskirche: St Michael - under renovation!
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  • hb_capri
  • Updated By hb_capri on April 8, 2009
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  • Michaeliskirche - Hamburg
    by hb_capri,
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    If you are in Hamburg,a visit to the St Michael is a must.But let me warn you that the church is undergoing extensive renovation and this will continue till Oct'09(i was informed by one of the officials).Be warned! I was really let down when i entered the beautiful church,it looked like a construction site with scaffolding and drilling noises and dust.I could not see anything of the beauty:( maybe another time.

    I don't know how much the usual entrance fee to the church is but I paid 3.75 Euros for the Crypted Vault and the Viewing Platform combined.(this could cost you more if you dont have the Hamburg card)

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    Michaeliskirche: Krameramtswohnungen
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  • By hb_capri on April 8, 2009
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  • The entrance - Hamburg
    The entrance
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    If you walk down the road from St Michaels a few metres you can see the Krameramtswohnungen on your right. It has a very unassuming entrance and can actually miss it if you dont look carefully.The Krameramtswohnungen is originally a dwelling place made for the widows of the members of the Krameramt (Shopkeepers guild).Its a small street with houses on both sides and has a lot of small shops that sell locally made products like candy to pickles to toys.Its kinda touristy but a nice place to have a look not necessarily shopping.

    There is a museum in House C but i dint go there so don't know how it is.

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    Michaeliskirche: " Michel " old landmark of Hamburg
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  • By blumia on April 23, 2006
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  • St.Michaelis - Hamburg
    St.Michaelis
    by blumia,
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    The Michaelis church is an old nordisch baroque church. Don´t miss a view from the tower and one of the daily organ-messes. Don´t miss the custom of blowing from the steeple.
    At 10 o´clock in the morning and 9 0´clock in the evening you can hear from the tower a choral blowing in all directions of the heaven.

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  • Address: Ludwig-Erhard-straße
  • Directions: Krayenkamp U3 ( Baumwall, Rödingsmarkt, Landungsbrücken)
  • Website: www.st-michaelis.de
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    Michaeliskirche: Crypted Vault
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  • hb_capri
  • Updated By hb_capri on April 8, 2009
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  • This is a chamber under the church.It has a small chapel in it and also houses the tombs of many famous German personalities including that of the world famous composer Bach.I really enjoyed the few mins I spent there.

    The TV in this chamber shows the process in which the German currency coins are made.It was an interesting watch but i thought it dint quite fit in.It was while watching this video I realized that the green coloured dome is made of bronze and the green colour is years of rust!

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    Michaeliskirche: climb in the tower
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  • Aspati
  • By Aspati on August 20, 2004
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  • St. Michaelis - Hamburg
    St. Michaelis
    by Aspati
    It was so hot day that climbing in the tower was a bit complicated. We made small competition between two of us - who will be first in the top.

    From the toer you can see the most beautiful view. All Hamburg city is bellow your feet.

    If you are not healthy enough to climb you can use elevator. Price is the same for both ways: 2.50 EUR.

    Don't forget to visit church from inside. it is amazing.

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  • Address: Englische Planke 1a, D-20459 Hamburg
  • Phone: 040 / 37678100
  • Directions: Close to harbour (Hafen)
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    Michaeliskirche: Michaelis church ('Michel')
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  • By acemj on September 12, 2002
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  • Michaeliskirche - Hamburg
    by acemj
    Michaelis church ('Michel')
    One of the most historic churches in Hamburg is known simply as 'the Michel.' You can climb the tower and get a great view of the port area and even back toward the Center City.

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  • Address: Near the port
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    Michaeliskirche: St. Michaelis
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  • barbskie
  • By barbskie on September 19, 2009
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  • Michaeliskirche - Hamburg
    by barbskie,
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    Hamburg's famous landmark and one of the five main churches of Hamburg with its 132 eter high steeple. Also known as the "Michel". It has its baroque style and Germany's most important Protestant church. It was consecrated in 1661 but totally destroyed in 1750 and in 1943. The 453 steps are definitely worth climbing. But mind you, if you have fear of height, better take the elevator. Onced you passed the lift level, there is no more possibility to take a ride. Either you go through or walk back. I did managed till its top level almost out of breath, but, i was rewarded with the fantastic views over the city and the harbour on sundowns. Worth doing!

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