13th Basilica of St. Clemens

The basilica was built between 1711 and 1718 by court Kapellmeister Agostino Steffani, based on plans by the Italian architect Tommaso Giusti. The original design called for a Venetian-style domed structure flanked by two towers, but the dome and towers were omitted for financial reasons. After its destruction during World War II, the church was rebuilt with a dome, following Giusti’s original plans.

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Originally, the church was planned as a Venetian-style domed building with two flanking towers, but the design was altered for cost reasons. St. Clemens Basilica is based on plans by Italian architect Tommaso Giusti. Between 1711 and 1718, these plans were implemented by court Kapellmeister Agostino Steffani. After World War II, the destroyed basilica was rebuilt. It is the only church in Northern Germany with a purely Italian character.

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