"The next stop, I will take you to visit Nikolai Cathedral, there are many churches in Germany, and every time you go to a city, you can see churches, which is also a feature here. Robin said.

Qu Lihua asked Robin, "When was this church built?"

"Built relatively early, around 1165, this church is located at the crossroads of two important trade routes, east-west and north-south, and it was built in honor of Nicholas, the patron saint of wholesalers and traders in the Middle Ages, and it is still located in the office buildings of the city center to welcome visitors from all over the world," says Robin. ”

"There are still a lot of tourists who come here to visit, and everyone comes here, and it is also a famous attraction that has become a local scenery. ”

Meng Wenjie said: "The church is a place where people come to pray, it is relatively quiet, and now the church is not only a place of prayer, but some churches have become attractions, tourists often come to visit, and it is also very lively, and it has become a local landmark." ”

"Yes, people like to be busy, and everyone wants to see this kind of ancient architecture. ”

Qu Lihua listened to Robin's introduction, so she followed to visit, from the west, this church was originally built in the Romanesque architectural style, it looks simple and serious, such a church Qu Lihua has been to some abroad, leaving a deep impression on her.

Robin continues: "At the beginning of the 16th century, it was expanded and added a Gothic church hall, which has been preserved, and the three minarets, built in 1932, have always been considered Baroque buildings. ”

In 1902 the exterior of the church was renovated in sandstone, and the interior of the church was even more fascinating, and in 1784 and 1797 the architect remodeled it into the classical style in the French style, a renovation that testifies to the aesthetic standards and self-confidence of the people of Leipzig. ”

Robin is still very familiar with the history of this church, and he introduces it to everyone like a treasure, and he needs to introduce some history in order to better understand.

The design of the coconut tree-like pillars in the church is very impressive, the gorgeous decorative patterns on the ceiling, and the long row of seats in the church are also very significant, such decoration reminds Qu Lihua of the church that Robin took them to visit before.

Robin said that the artist created three paintings for the church, all of which were carefully designed, and it took more time to build the church, because some of the drawings were drawn by hand, and at that time the machinery was not as developed as it is now, many of them were painted by hand by artists, and they were exhibited on the porch and temple, and the angel of peace on the altar was very rare.

There are scenes from the New Testament being shown in the temple, Jesus being depicted as a teacher standing on the south side, and the incredible Son of God standing on the north side, very characteristic of the paintings of that time, the pulpit, the baptismal plate and the altar are very rich, and the whole interior is the best example of German art and technology.

"It's not easy to stay, it's been a long time, a lot of people and things, it's not easy to keep it for so long, and some parts have been restored. ”

The four alabaster reliefs made in the church are also very special works of art, and in the sanctuary, the late Romanesque wooden cross is also the oldest work of art in Leipzig, the church became a Protestant chapel when the church was transformed into Leipzig, and Bach was active here from 1723 to 1750 as an organ player and conductor of the choir, which became a bright spot in the history of the church, and his famous works were played here in the first century.

"It's a different style, we used to have very few churches, we were highly educated, we hardly believed in God, I was an atheist, when we were in college, we studied materialism, very little idealism, so we weren't very interested in churches. Qu Lihua said.

"When I went abroad to investigate, I found that European countries, every time I go to a city, I can see churches everywhere, European countries attach great importance to religious beliefs, which is also their characteristics, and when I go to see churches, I can also see some of their history and religious culture, not only churches, which carry too many things, I didn't understand it before, I don't think there is anything to see, but now I listen to Robin's introduction, and I understand a little. ”

Robin nodded and smiled, "Yes, I think you have to know a little bit about everything, if you're not interested, it's okay, it's always okay to know something!"

"We continue to say that the interior and exterior of Germany's most important architectural monument were renovated in 1968, refurbishing the old parts and restoring some of the previous luxurious decorations. ”

"Thomas Church was also rebuilt after the war, and the remains of the maestro Bach are laid to rest here, this maestro of music, I have mentioned him more than once, here he is really very famous, the maestro dedicated his life to music, and after his death he was immersed in eternal creation, and the local people still admire this maestro and still remember his works. ”

"The original structure of the portico and the powerful dome, the museum with a lot of Bach documents, musical instruments and furniture, about Bach's musical and literary events can also be explained by appointment using slides, and the Leipzig Konzerthaus is the stronghold of the orchestra. ”

Qu Lihua looked up and saw that the interior of the church was decorated with ancient musical instruments from Thomas's choir, and the stained glass of the Gothic windows depicted Martin Luther and Bach.

When a ray of sunlight shines through the stained window onto the bronze coffin lid engraved with the name, the dark red cellos or broken leather drums suddenly shine as if they have come to life.

Information about Bach and Thomas can be found in the shop next to the statue of Bach in the church courtyard, and if you are lucky, you can sit in on their practice on weekends.

"It's also interesting, listening to them practice, some of them are very experienced, and the music they play is very good!"

Robin took everyone to see it, Qu Lihua listened to these musicians practicing, and felt that her soul was quiet, unlike pop music, the music played in the church has a pure power that penetrates people's hearts.

It is not easy to calm people's minds and return to tranquility in this impetuous age.

Robin said: "The orchestra that comes to this church to play is still very good, and the rebuilt beautiful modern concert hall is famous in the world for its high level of performance, as a folk orchestra, it is the oldest in the world, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Strauss and others have played on the stage here, and when there is a concert, you have to go and listen to it anyway." ”