The church was built in 1347. During the bombing of World War II, the church only had one shell and only the outer wall standing. Not trying to restore the church, but decided to leave it as a war memorial. The church has a bell, a gift from Hannover sister city Hiroshima. Every year Hiroshima Day, a peace ceremony is held and bells are ringed every hour. Close to Hannover HBF, if you visit the city, be sure to visit.