--- title: "St. Nikolai Church in Geithain" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/st-nikolai-church-in-geithain" description: "Over the centuries, it was extended and rebuilt several times, including the addition of a Gothic choir in the 14th century and the construction of a large late Gothic hall church from 1504. In the 16th century, the interior was given a richly painted ceiling instead of a vault, and important furnishings such as the pulpit and altar were also added. With the Reformation, the first Protestant service was celebrated in 1539, giving the church its current denominational character. Subsequent changes mainly concerned furnishings and renovations, for example in 1902, which essentially gave the church its current appearance. Today, the Nikolaikirche is an important historical building that characterizes the town of Geithain with its striking towers." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3741986/32ec80ab08f83eccf2b38e0a5ad1473b9b25ad948369882a622c00fe3979c0dc/geithain-nikolaikirche-drone-image-region-leipzig-air-flight-leipzig-travel-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share St. Nikolai Church in Geithain ============================== - Church Geithain-Nikolaikirche-drone-image-region-leipzig-air-flight-leipzig-travel.jpg St. Nicholas Church in Geithain was built as a Romanesque basilica in the 12th century and dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of merchants. Over the centuries, it was extended and rebuilt several times, including the addition of a Gothic choir in the 14th century and the construction of a large late Gothic hall church from 1504. In the 16th century, the interior was given a richly painted ceiling instead of a vault, and important furnishings such as the pulpit and altar were also added. With the Reformation, the first Protestant service was celebrated in 1539, giving the church its current denominational character. Subsequent changes mainly concerned furnishings and renovations, for example in 1902, which essentially gave the church its current appearance. Today, the Nikolaikirche is an important historical building that characterizes the town of Geithain with its striking towers. Read more Good to know ------------ Author Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbHGrimmaischen Steinweg 8 04103 Leipzig Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Church Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Church - Church - Church Contact Leipziger Straße 04643 Geithain