St. Peter's Church, Rostock

The triple-nave basilica is in Brick Gothic, a building style typical of the Hanseatic port cities of northern Germany.

Forty years later, however, in 1942, heavy bombing during World War II again damaged the church and led to the collapse of the polygonal spire.

Additionally, a 45m (146 feet) observation platform (accessed via steps and an elevator) provides fine views of the city of Rostock and the Baltic Sea.

On the north and south façade 4 times over are ever-alternating round arched arcades, each with a large rectangular window.

The choir section is polygonal; at the north and south ends are small stair towers with pointed roofs.

The baroque decoration in the interior of the church was destroyed by fire during the World War II bombing of Rostock on the night of 26 and 27 April 1942.