Oberkirche St. Nikolai Cottbus
The Oberkirche St. Nikolai, the largest church in Lower Lusatia, is a late-Gothic three-aisled brick building dating back to the 14th century and first mentioned in 1156. In the 15th century the striking west tower was added. The remarkable feature is the high elevation of the central nave, which causes the conspicuous difference in height between the side and central naves when viewed from the outside.
Inside the church the star vault and the pulpit as well as the high altar from the year 1664 with splendid alabaster carving are worth seeing. Also worthy of mention are the star and net rib configurations of the vault with their paintings and decorations. The mighty organ above the entrance to the church is one of the largest in Lusatia with 3672 pipes. In the nave and in the chapel annexes there are several important grave monuments of the 16th and 17th centuries.
The view of the green city of Cottbus from the 55 m high church tower is also worthwhile. The tower can be climbed during the church's opening hours, except during church services.
Inside the church the star vault and the pulpit as well as the high altar from the year 1664 with splendid alabaster carving are worth seeing. Also worthy of mention are the star and net rib configurations of the vault with their paintings and decorations. The mighty organ above the entrance to the church is one of the largest in Lusatia with 3672 pipes. In the nave and in the chapel annexes there are several important grave monuments of the 16th and 17th centuries.
The view of the green city of Cottbus from the 55 m high church tower is also worthwhile. The tower can be climbed during the church's opening hours, except during church services.