Most reviewed Churches & Cathedrals in Rhineland-Palatinate
4.5Speyer Cathedral(1.182 reviews) - Impressive Romanesque Cathedral in Speyer Sunday: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
The cathedral St. Mary and St. Stephen in Speyer is church that is unique in its spiritual, architectural, and historical dimensions. Day for day this house of God, founded in the 11th century, casts its spell on people, serves as a site of contemplation and prayer, and testifies to the legacy of romanesque architecture. Furthermore, the cathedral of Speyer is the gravesite of Salian, Staufer, and Habsburg rulers, thus functioning as a symbol of the medieval emperorship. In 1981, the cathedral was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. As an episcopal church, the cathedral of Speyer is the spiritual centre of the diocese Speyer. Built in the Middle Ages as a house (Latin: domus) of God, to this very day its entire architecture serves to lead mankind to the Lord: the floor plan, the decoration, and all measurements serve this purpose. As an episcopal cathedral church, as the cathedral's parish church, as a place of pilgrimage: mass is celebrated here every day of the week.See more..
4.5Dom zu Worms(372 reviews) - Stunning! Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Lots of gorgeous art in this humongous church! So much history!! In 1016, Burchard of Worms built a Romanesque cathedral was built on the site. Parts of that cathedral still survive. Incredibly, this current, existing Dom St. Peter’s was built in sections from 1125 – 1181. Powerful events happened in this cathedral: The Concordat of Worms (1122), the marriage of Emperor Frederick II to Isabella of England (1235) and the Diet of Worms (1521) and this is where Martin Luther was condemned as a heretic. Salian princes were buried in the crypt (which you can walk around in) in the first half of the 11th century. A Baroque, gilded wood and marble, high altar by Balthasar Neumann was added to the cathedral in the 18th century. The north aisle contains five ‘Gothic tympana’ stone relief scenes, created in 1488 and 1515. The carving of these scenes is just an incredible sight to see.See more..
The church will remain closed until the end of 2020 because the rock has to be secured extensively.See more..
4.5St. Augustine's Church(175 reviews) - Beautiful Baroque church in the heart of the city Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
What a feast to the human eye! This is a beautiful church, a pleasure to visit. Miraculously it suffered only minor damage during the war. Many beautiful attention catching details and pieces of art, paintings and statues. Bright ceiling frescoes glorify the life of St Augustus. The altar is very interesting and symbolic for Christianity.See more..
Maria Laach is the famous abbey at the Laacher See. The abbey church was consecrated in 1156. Construction of the east side of the monastery was completed in 1177 and the west side was finished in 1216. Between 1220 and 1230, a porch was added with an inner garden. In 1892, a new decoration took place by the Archabdij of Beuron. Renovation took place in the second half of the last century. The Abbey of Maria Laach was built in the Stauphic style (Romanesque style). The cross buildings and the groups of towers are characteristic. The abbey contains the mausoleum of Count Hendrik van Laach, the original founder of the abbey church. There are also shops and even a garden center on the grounds of the monastery.See more..
The protestant ‘Dreifaltigkeitskirche’ (Trinity Church) was built in the beginning of the 18th century in late Baroque style.|\ The appearance of the façade dates from the end of the 19th century. The interior of the church is awesome with magnificent ceiling paintings, a wood carved main altar with galleries as well al a historical organ.See more..
4.0St Martin Kirche(85 reviews) - Awesome Stained glass windows near the altar! Churches & Cathedrals
It was nearing evening when i was attracted to the lamppost that was just in front of the Church. I took the picture from a certain perspective but later i decided to get inside while there were still people coming out, which means it was still open. I was awed by the altar with some light from outside made an illumination to the inside. the stained-glass windows made it dramatic with dimming light from outside. It was an experience to remember by.See more..
4.0Wernerkapelle(78 reviews) - Story Solemn and Sad Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Nothing as sadly beautiful as the ribbed and vaulted ruins of an old chapel. All the iconic wonders burned away leaving yet the soaring grace of stone upon stone... and here, the sour taste story of the supposed C17 jewish ritual murder of the young aryan boy, Werner, which had the chosen people once again exiled and slaughtered and their homes, shops and wealth 'appropriated' (sound familiar?) on just another phony pretext. When the Wernerkappele burned down in a later century, I like to think it was as much the shame which prevented the locals rebuilding. A doubly sad and beautiful ruin, it floats above the town's St Peter irche - a cautionary tale.See more..
4.5St. Paulin-Kirche(78 reviews) - So pretty Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
This is such a gorgeous church that I’m almost shocked that more people haven’t reviewed it on here. It is a little bit of a walk from Porto Nigra and Altstadt, but the payoff is worth it. It’s about a 10 -15 minute walk from Porto Nigra to this church, depending on your pace. The elaborate inside is kind of a surprise. Someone was praying in one of the front pews and I didn’t want to disturb them, so I quickly took a few pictures from the back of the church, and quietly left. I then went outside, and walked around the church’s cemetery. It was very serene and peaceful.See more..
Ornate, style of Gothic architecture, built from 1893 – 1904. It’s a miracle it’s still standing after the bombing during WWII. The stained glass windows are spectacular. There are many beautiful pieces of art in here, along with carved stone in various areas. Worth a look!See more..
Beautiful location and grounds. Very pleasant to walk around especially on a beautiful day. Very well maintained. After a walk enjoy lunch at the restaurant or just a beer made there. Small store were you can purchase goods made by the abbey ( wine, beer, honey...) Free parking.See more..
4.0St. Peter Kirche(65 reviews) - Beautiful Surviving Church Medieval Artwork Churches & Cathedrals
Records date this church fFrom 1194. Renovated in 1269, and again in the 19th century. The upper floor dates from 1478. Today's painting was given to the church during the restorations carried out in late 20th century. Lancelet windows are here since the 14th century. There are interesting medieval tombs: the wounded knight with his dog Johann Friedrich von Wolfskehl zu Vetzberg. 1569-1609 and bailiff and customs clerk Meinhard von Schönberg 1530 -1596. For a time he was governor of Heidelberg.See more..
it was truly moving and fascinting to see the tomb of one of the 12 Apostles and the only one to be found north of the Alps. A beautiful and memorable stop on a recent pilgrimage in Europe.See more..
4.5St. Katharinen(49 reviews) - An excursion thru history Churches & Cathedrals
A daytime stop to visit the St. Katarinen Church in Oppenheim will certainly prove to be time well spent. Built in the early part of the 13th century, it is one of a very few basilicas to avoid catastrophic damage during the allied bombing campaigns of WWII. Behind the church in a tiny alcove where you will find the "beinhaus" (bone house) where local builders neatly stacked the remains removed from gravesites in a cemetery which was "relocated" to allow for church expansion. How quintessential German! I recommend you take time to stroll up into the vineyards behind the church to visit the ruins which overlook the church, Oppenheim stadt, and the Rhine River valley. If you stand there quietly andclose your eyes, you may even hear faint echoes of the voice of George Patton barking orders as his forces made their crucial river crossing at Oppenheim nearly 70 years ago. Historians may talk about Remagen, but tacticians talk about Oppenheim.See more..
The church is open to the public. It is still decorated for Christmas! The glow from the red Christmas lights made it so pretty! There were stars hanging from the ceiling! The manger scene was awesome! The walls are beautifully painted and the stained glass windows are gorgeous. So glad we stopped in. Lit a candle with a prayer... got some pics & was done in 15-20 minutes. The outside is pretty as well!See more..
This is one church that impresses really from the outside and I was so unlucky to find it closed after a long stroll in Koblenz. Its towers are majestic and its artistic features are equally impressive. When I returned to my hotel I was told that it is equally impressive from the inside. It is very near to the train station; some 10 minutes walk to the north.See more..
4.0St. Michael's Kirche(41 reviews) - Double purpose very old Church ! Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
We were told that this is the oldest building in Bernkastel and its unique architecture had a double purpose : a place of worship and a defensive tower acting also as a bell tower ! This explains why it looks likes two different buildings !See more..
Church is on the main street, easy to walk to and maintained very well. Lovely architecture in contrast with usual European buildings. Well worth the visit.See more..
4.0Christuskirche(37 reviews) - Beautiful protestant church and gardens Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
This truly beautiful - originally late 19th century - church was reconstructed after the WWII. The surrounding is amazing - the gardens and fountains create unique atmosphere. Hopefully some day we will get to hear one of the organ music concerts this church is known for.See more..
4.0Abtei Marienstatt(31 reviews) - Must see Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
The grounds are manicured and spectacular. The monastery itself is lovely. It’s away from tourists and is like something out of the dark ages. Loved it. People need to look at the church, monastery and gardens before simply assessing the church. As a package it’s anazing. Hint: the souvenir shop sells all sorts of religious and also non religious souvenirs. Some of these are rather unique (for hard to buy people)!See more..
+ •Beautiful chapels (Rochus and Bethlehem) •We made a stroll through the forest giving us a lot of shade during this hot day •Beautiful views at Niederwalddenkmal and the Rhine •Quiet, peaceful atmosphere •We lit the candles and enjoyed the peace •Nice picnic area with the amazing view •Parking (Rochusberg) at the chapel - •The chapel was closed, but we could take a peek and light the candlesSee more..
We stumbled upon this church after seeing the spires from the Rhine cruise and from Burg Klopp. It was a large church which was very open. Someone was practicing organ, preparing for an upcoming service, and the sound was great. It oddly added to the ambience making for a very nice experience. I just wish there was some way to walk up into the spires to see other views of the city!See more..
Walking into the Church of my Grandfather and cousins and ancestors (Walterich and Port families) was an experience in itself, but when we entered the side door and encountered the first larger-than-life statue it took us aback. There were several of these, along with a close to life-size scene depicting Jesus laid out on a table after his crucifixion, surrounded by the people who were closest to Him. There are also the tombs of previous Monsignors buried in the floor throughout the large church, which is magnificent without being gaudy. As you can see the church from just about anywhere in the small rural community, it is evident that it played a central role in the lives of the people of Muenstermaifeld. The views of the surrounding area from the Church are beautiful as well. Off the beaten path, but well worth the drive and time.See more..
4.0Apollinariskirche(27 reviews) - A long walk from our hotel. Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
Getting to the church by foot is a long up hill jaunt but well worth it. The interior is painted throughout and is wonderfully maintained There is ample parking and wonderful views. There is a small vineyard at the side and a small garden which is only open on Sundays.See more..
I was thrilled that the door of this church was open, so I could see inside. I’m not sure if it has set hours it’s open. The stained glass is lovely, and the high ceiling makes the church seem quite stately.See more..
4.0Stiftskirche(23 reviews) - Worth it for history, architecture and art Churches & Cathedrals
A surprise, the parish church of St. Goar, though Protestant, retains much older artistic elements from its days as a Catholic Church. This includes the crypt of St. Goar, reportedly dating back to the XIIth century and extensive primitive frescoes of the late XVth century. The church itself was the first in the area to be designated Protestant based on the election of the local ruler (in about 1527).See more..
4.5Stiftskirche(22 reviews) - Center of Kaiserslautern! Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
I’ve attended Christmas services here and several concerts! It’s a nice Protestant church with some Martin Luther history. The people are friendly, the church is clean. It’s not elaborate like many Catholic cathedrals, but that’s the point Martin Luther made... the outside has recently been cleaned and looks nice. I recommend their concerts! See more..
4.5Karmeliterkirche St. Josef(21 reviews) - Beautiful small chapel church Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Located above Beilstein. Worth the 10 minute walk from the river. Worth a 15 minute visit before or after a stop at the Kloster restaurant.See more..
U have to take the time and search for the ruins, but once you're there, it was worth your time. It's a very impressive monument, which awakens the horrors of war: the ruins of an old church bombed in the 2nd World War. It's open to the public and free of charge. The exhibition inside guides you through a journey back in time, to the moment it was built, to the history of the patron Saint up to the time of WWII. A moving experience! See more..
4.5Michaelskapelle(17 reviews) - Beautiful Church Churches & Cathedrals
We stopped by in the morning on our way out of town and were pleased to find the church open. Other than the church in Aachen, this is one of the most ornate interiors we found on our trip along the Rhein. See more..
3.5Dreifaltigkeitskirche(17 reviews) - Modern inside Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
After the destruction of WWII it was decided to rebuild the interior in a modern style. Although it seems surprising when you enter the church it is beautifully done. They have kept certain elements like the painting that was destroyed which was redone in a mosaic behind the organ. Outside are several doors with interesting designs on them but I could not (yet) find any explanation of those A memorial to the victims of WWI came unscathed through WWII and is still inside the church Very near the cathedral and other sights, do stop and seeSee more..
4.0Basilika St. Salvator(16 reviews) - Difficult to reach Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
The whole area is under construction and not possible to get there by car. You have to walk, and partly step through mud if it is raining. The outside has been very nicely renovated, but the inside isn't very exciting. There are nicer churches to visit. See more..
We stopped by this church in the morning on our way out of town and were pleased to find it open. Along with the Aachen cathedral and Jesuitenkirch in Mannheim, this has one of the most ornate interiors of all the churches and cathedrals we saw on our trip along the Rhein. It is well worth a 20 minute pause.See more..
Wow, what a fabulous and unexpectedly amazing place. Looks so bland from the outside but once inside--Wow!! You need to understand some German as the tours are all in German, and you need to take a tour to get in. Definitely worthwhile!See more..
The church in Otterberg looks magnificent from outside and simply beautiful inside. It is definitely worth a visit as well as the whole Otterberg old town. I especially enjoyed the view to the church from the road above the town, close to cemetery.See more..
Stiftskirche in Landau is a nice church with simple, but nice interior. I recommend to stop by for a while once you are in the town.See more..
4.0St.-Nikolaus Hospital/Cusanusstift(13 reviews) - Most unusual retirement home with centuries' old tradition Spent 2-3 hours Churches & Cathedrals
We found this place by serendipity during the on-foot exploration of Bernkastel-Kues. Quite interesting to discover. A church, building complex, amazing cemetery. For the past half a thousand years it has been serving as a hospital and hospicium for old men. Today it still functions as an old age home for males.See more..
4.0Stiftskirche St. Castor, Karden(12 reviews) - Check out on Sat or Sun while waiting for your Treis Karten- Berg Eltz bus Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
We caught a train from Cochem. We were waiting for the 11. 15 bus that only goes on Sat and Sunday to Burg Eltz Castle. The info office at the train station was excellent. It was a five minute stroll through this cute town to St Castors church. Situated on a cute square, it was well worth the visit. I loved the wrapping of Jesus’ body sculpture.See more..
4.5Liboriuskapelle(11 reviews) - Wonderful view from there Spent 2-3 hours Churches & Cathedrals
It's difficult to get there (steep climb) but when you are there, the view over the city of Echternach is wonderful. See more..
4.5Laacher Munster(11 reviews) - Beautiful German Church with Heavenly Music - FREE Churches & Cathedrals
We were fortunate to see the Laacher Munster which is part of the Maria Laach Abbey. The church is very old but well taken care. The church is maintained by the Benedictine Abbey and by its fathers (priests), brothers (monks/artisans) and the hired workers. The church has gorgeous mosaic religious scenes. at 5 PM the order has a procession and perform Vespers (Gregorian chant) for 30 minutes. It is glorious and beautiful to hear. It appears that the church also sponsors concerts during the year too. There is a small chapel where candles can be lit and messages can be written for prayers. The church is lit just before Vespers and noon prayer so this is a good time to come and take pictures. Lovely. I would not recommend this for small children. Take your time and visit the grounds. There is a lovely hotel next door with grounds that are open to the public. There is even a giant chess board where you can challenge your friends to a game or two.See more..
3.5Jozefskapelle(11 reviews) - Worth a moment to stop and pray Churches & Cathedrals
Easy to find, located on the main street of Bacharach. Small chapel, but worth taking a moment to stop and pray.See more..
4.0Herz-Jesu Kirche(10 reviews) - Wonderful medieval style church...but, built in 1910! Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
This church actually tries to take you into the medieval times but, it is young! Just about a hundred years old. An amazing piece of sacral architecture from the outside and the inside. You can't walk the towers but the church itself is so impressive that you don't need to.See more..
3.5St. Franziska-Stift(10 reviews) - Former hospital and parc Churches & Cathedrals
1909-1910 Built, used untill 1980 as a hospital, building was possible by Foundation of Franziska Puricelli who named it after her name patroness St. Franziska. 1989 Taken over by church health group Caritas Trier, then completely renovated, rebuilt and extended. The stately building has a beautiful sandstone facade with Art Nouveau decorations and is located in a park on a hill in the West. Beautiful views of the vast landscape over the Nahe Valley and the Soonwald. 10 Minutes on foot from the city centre.See more..
And a chance to take some good photos of the magnificent Kath Kirche of St Goar. We loved the outside little "niches" on the roof. The Stiftskirche or Collegiate Church of St. Goar, is just there when you get of the train station. Another church was built in the 8th century to honor the Saint and to bring more pilgrims. This one rebuilt. The church contains a Goar epitaph (14th century) who's the former cover plate of the table tomb of St Goar.See more..
4.0Laurentiuskapelle(9 reviews) - Great historic spot and a fantastic view Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
What a great part it seems, as was related to us anyway, of Christian history. A beautiful view and a very great time.See more..
