St. Michaels Church in Hamburg

St. Michaels Church is the most famous landmark of the city of Hamburg. Built between 1751 and 1786, this Protestant church is an outstanding example of Neoclassical architecture. The 132 m tower has always been a striking eye-catcher and time indicator - you could practically see him from any point in the city. Presumably in the design was exactly this, and not implementing harmoniously balanced proportions, the main concern. Because in relation to the relatively small nave, the tower is actually too high. But perhaps this makes the special charm of the 'Hamburger Michel'. A fire in 1906 and the bombs of World War II destroyed the church almost completely. After its careful reconstruction it sits again proud above the port on the river Elbe.