Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral
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The Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary (German: Evangelische Stadtpfarrkirche in Hermannstadt, Romanian: Biserica Evanghelică din Sibiu) is the most famous Gothic-style church in Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt), Transylvania, central Romania. Its massive 73.34 m high steeple is a landmark of the city. The four turrets situated on top of the steeple are said to have been a sign to let foreigners know that the town had the right to sentence to death. It belongs to the Lutheran, German-speaking Evangelical Church of Augustan Confession in Romania.
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Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Evangelical Church of Augustan Confession in Romania |
Region | Sibiu |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Huet Square, Sibiu, Romania |
Geographic coordinates | 45.7978°N 24.1498°E / 45.7978; 24.1498 |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Gothic |
Groundbreaking | 1371 (1371) |
Completed | 1520 (1520) |
Specifications | |
Direction of façade | South |
Height (max) | 73.34 metres (240.6 ft) |
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