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Unser Lieben Frauen
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Church of Our Lady

 
 
Unser Lieben Frauen / Church of Our Lady Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
1. Unser Lieben Frauen / Church of Our Lady Marker
Inscription.  
Älteste Pfarrkirche Bremens, errichtet unter Erzbischof Unwan (1012-1029). Mitte des 12. Jahrhunderts Umbau zu einer Basilika. Ab 1230 unter Erz- bischof Gerhard II. (1219-1258) Erweiterung zu einer frühgotischen Hallenkirche mit drei Schiffen und zweitem Turm im Norden. Bis etwa 1400 war der Unser Lieben Frauen Kirchhof das Zentrum des städtischen Lebens, die Kirche diente als Ratskirche. Ihr Keller zählt zu den ältesten Bauwerken in Bremen. Im Innenraum wurde während der Sanierung 1958-66 das Mauerwerk freigelegt. Die Fenster aus den Jahren 1966-1973 stammen von den französischen Künstler Alfred Manessier.

Bremen's oldest Parish Church was constructed under Archbishop Unwan (1012-1029). In the mid-12th century it was transformed into a basilica. After 1230 under Archbishop Gerhard II. (1219-1258) it was extended into an early gothic hall church with three naves and a second tower in the north. Until approx 1400, Unser Lieben Frauen courtyard was the centre of urban life, with the church serving as council church. Its cellar is one of Bremen's oldest constructions. During its restoration in 1958-66, the
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inner masonry was laid bare. Windows from the years 1966-1973 by the French artist Alfred Manessier.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Bremen Red Key series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1230.
 
Location. 53° 4.596′ N, 8° 48.438′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is on Unser Lieben Frauen Kirchhof, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Unser Lieben Frauen Kirchhof 19, Bremen 28195, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haus Rohlandseck / Rohlandseck Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Geschäfts- und Bürohaus / Commercial- and Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Deutsches Haus (within shouting distance of this marker); Sparkasse am Markt / Savings Bank on Market Square (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall (about 90 meters away); Der Schütting (about 120 meters away); Bismarck-Denkmal / Bismarck Monument (about 120 meters away); St. Petrus / Saint Peter (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.
 
Also see . . .  Church of Our Lady, Bremen (Wikipedia). Overview:
The Church
Unser Lieben Frauen / Church of Our Lady Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
2. Unser Lieben Frauen / Church of Our Lady Marker - wide view
of Our Lady (German: Kirche Unser Lieben Frauen) is an Evangelical Protestant church situated northwest of the Market Square in Bremen, Germany. Like Bremen Cathedral, today's building dates from the 13th century. The brightly coloured stained-glass windows are the work of the French artist Alfred Manessier. In 1973, the church was listed under the monument protection act.
(Submitted on June 14, 2025.) 
 
Unser Lieben Frauen / Church of Our Lady image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
3. Unser Lieben Frauen / Church of Our Lady
Unser Lieben Frauen / Church of Our Lady image. Click for full size.
circa 1920
4. Unser Lieben Frauen / Church of Our Lady
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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