St. Martin's Church, Bremen

Coordinates: 53°04′30″N 8°48′15″E / 53.07500°N 8.80417°E / 53.07500; 8.80417
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The church, with the Saint Peter's Cathedral in the background

The St. Martin's Church (German: St. Martini) is a Protestant Lutheran and Reformed church in the old town of Bremen. It is located near the Weser river and is one of the oldest churches in the city.

History[edit]

The church was founded in 1229.[1] The late-Gothic brick building suffered severe damage in 1944 and was rebuilt after the war. In 1973, the church was listed under the monument protection act.

References[edit]

  1. ^ St Martins Church, Bremen tourism, retrieved 16 January 2014

53°04′30″N 8°48′15″E / 53.07500°N 8.80417°E / 53.07500; 8.80417