Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral
| Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral | |
|---|---|
View of the main facade of the Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral in Sibiu/Hermannstadt | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Evangelical Church of Augustan Confession in Romania |
| Region | Sibiu |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Huet Square, Sibiu, Romania |
Interactive map of Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral | |
| Coordinates | 45°47′52″N 24°08′59″E / 45.7978°N 24.1498°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1371 |
| Completed | 1520 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | South |
| Height (max) | 73.34 metres (240.6 ft) |
The Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary (German: Evangelische Stadtpfarrkirche in Hermannstadt, Romanian: Biserica Evanghelică din Sibiu) is the most famous Gothic-style church in Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt), Transylvania, central Romania. Its massive 73.34 m high steeple is a landmark of the city. The four turrets situated on top of the steeple are said to have been a sign to let foreigners know that the town had the right to sentence to death. It belongs to the Lutheran, German-speaking Evangelical Church of Augustan Confession in Romania.