Monument9186dd96…4469Place of Remembrance
Sankt Martin
Commemorating the Romanesque St. Martin's Church
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The former parish church of St. Martin in Bonn, built around 1140 in Romanesque style, is now commemorated as an outline in the pavement. It once stood near the Bonn Minster and was demolished in 1812.
Quick Facts
- Architectural Style
- Romanesque
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Guided Story
You're standing on a site rich with history, where the Romanesque parish church of St. Martin once stood. Built around 1140, it was a notable example of Romanesque architecture. Look around — the outline in the pavement marks where the church was until its demolition in 1812. This place serves as a reminder of its proximity to the Bonn Minster, just a short distance to the west. Imagine the life that once filled this space, surrounded by buildings that now shape the cityscape.
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