*** This essay was just written for a homework (descriptive essay ). I only wanted to share it on my blog. I have never been to Hamburg and the photo was taken from Pixabay.***
Regardless of faith the most splendid buildings all over the world are undoubtedly the ones which were built for religious purposes. Throughout history, the greatest places of worships have always been the landmarks of every single region. When it comes to Hamburg, St. Michael’s Church (colloquially called Michel) rises to prominence.
The Lutheran church can be easily seen from the Port of Hamburg. It’s located so close that feels the church welcomes the traders. This is not a very warm welcome, though. Because its tower stands upright just like a serious guardian. This 132-meter-high, dignified and marking orientation to ships sailing on the river Elbe steeple dominates the harbour and the skyline of Hamburg. Still, it offers a fabulous view of the port and the city, which should be accepted at once.
When you come to the main entrance, a breathtaking sculpture above will greet you. It’s the archangel Michael defeating the devil, so the sculpture is called St.Michael’s Victory over the Devil. The bat-winged devil is shown under St. Michael’s feet. Grasping a spear in his right hand, the archangel is about to kill him. Both of the angel and the devil are represented as men and both seem to have very strong bodies.
Unlike many other churches, inside of St. Michael’s it’s very bright. The huge windows enable the daylight come into the church and lighten. Owing to the white walls and the elegancy of plainness, it feels peaceful there. In the center of the building, you can see the baroque pulpit and on its large roof the Angel of Annunciation. The pulpit also features a wondrous dark-coloured staircase.
There may be lots of interesting things to do when you visit Hamburg. But when you return home without setting eyes on this splendid church, you will definitely miss a lot. Michel is more than worthing of a visit.
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