St. Lambert's Church, Oldenburg Explained

St. Lambert's Church (in German: St Lamberti-Kirche) is the main Evangelical Lutheran church in the centre of the city of Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany.^{[1] [2]}

Overview

The church is named after Lambert of Maastricht. The church is the preaching venue of the bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oldenburg.

The church dates from the 13th century and was renovated in the 19th century. It was originally built as a Romanesque hall between 1155 ad 1234. Subsequently, it was altered several times. The outside hides a rotunda-style basilica, based on the Pantheon in Rome.

To the north is the old Rathaus (city hall). To the southeast is Schloss Oldenburg.

Gallery

See also

• List of visitor attractions in Oldenburg

External links

• 360° panorama by the church

53.1384°N 8.2143°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: St. Lamberti-Kirche . Evangelisch-lutherische Kirchengemeinde Oldenburg. Germany . German . 13 September 2015 .
2. Web site: St. Lamberti-Kirche . Oldenburg Tourist . Germany . German . 13 September 2015 .