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St. Michael (Dimitrios)
Baroque Splendor of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis
Counts toward these achievements:
Aachen: First Steps10 pts
Aachen: Explorer25 pts
Aachen: Insider50 pts
St. Michael (Dimitrios) Church in Aachen captivates with its Baroque architecture, designed by Christoph Wamser in 1618. Originally built as a Jesuit monastery church, it now serves the Greek Orthodox community. It is a protected architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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The inscription on the church reads: PIETATIS ET STUDIORUM OFFICINA.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1618
- Architect
- Christoph Wamser
- Architectural Style
- Baroque
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Greek Orthodox
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Renaissance AachenStop 3 of 5
Churches of AachenStop 3 of 12
Heritage Sites in Aachen — Hidden GemsStop 4 of 8
Baroque Trail AachenStop 1 of 7
