90 Days Abroad
Sebalduskirche in the Rain
Nuremberg, Germany
It was December in Germany - it was raining, sleeting, and snowing. Sometimes all three at the same time. The doors to St. Sebaldus Church opened at 9, according to the sign.
I stood under an Optician’s awning across the street from the church. With German precision, the front door opened right on schedule. My good fortune, as I only had the morning in the city.
Early parts of the church date to the middle 13th century. Like virtually all old basilicas in Europe, it underwent numerous architectural changes. It also went through a denominational change, becoming Lutheran after the Reformation.
Nuremberg held great political significance to the Nazi party, hence it was a major target of Allied bombing. The church was severely damaged but has been beautifully restored. Fortunately, some pre-Reformation artworks survived.
