Lüneburg is a small German medieval town located in the Land of Lower Saxony. In the Middle Ages, it was particularly rich thanks to the salt trade. Fortunately, its charming historic center was not destroyed during the Second World War. It features several North German Brick Gothic monuments.
The oldest sections of the town hall date back to around 1230 and the complex expanded over the centuries. The current Baroque facade was completed in 1720 and replaced the Gothic facade destroyed in 1703 by a storm.
The church of St. John is the oldest church of Lüneburg. It was built between 1289 and 1470 in North German Brick Gothic style. It consists of five naves and its 15th century carved altar is considered a masterpiece. Its 108-meters-high spire is known to have a slight inclination.