St. Mary's is the landmark of the city of Frankfurt (Oder). The five-aisled hall church is considered one of the outstanding examples of North German Brick Gothic architecture. In April 1945, the church was severely damaged by the war and burned down completely. The ruins were secured in the 1950s and have been undergoing restoration since 1979. The reconstruction of the massive roof in 1996 is unparalleled in Germany. However, the greatest treasure is the three captivating twelve-meter-high choir windows with their vibrant medieval stained glass. The cycle of images depicts the story of creation, the legend of Christ, and the legend of the Antichrist in one hundred and seventeen scenes. The other salvaged art treasures—a four-meter-seventy-centimeter-high, seven-flame bronze chandelier, the equally tall bronze baptismal font, and a gilded winged altarpiece distinguished above all by the richness and high quality of its carvings—are located in the nearby Church of St. Gertrude. Since 2006, St. Marien has served as a socio-cultural center. It hosts exhibitions, concerts, and a noteworthy annual Christmas market: Advent in St. Marien.
Climbing the tower, including a tour of the bells, is possible Tuesdays to Sundays between 11:00 and 15:30. Tickets cost three euros fifty cents.
Tour recommendation- Oder round trip from Frankfurt (Oder)
- City Walk: Frankfurt (Oder) Literary
The best restaurants- Ristorante Portofino
- Frankfurter Kartoffelhaus
