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St. Vitus
Heidelberg's oldest church with Gothic allure
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St. Vitus, the Catholic parish church in Heidelberg-Handschuhsheim, stands as a striking example of Gothic architecture and is the city's oldest church. Designed by Franz Sales Kuhn, this cultural heritage monument continues to serve its original purpose. The church is dedicated to Saint Vitus, an early Christian martyr.
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St. Vitus is one of the oldest continuously used churches in the region.
Quick Facts
- Architect
- Franz Sales Kuhn
- Architectural Style
- Gothic
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
- Website
- st-vitus.kath-hd.de
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Churches of HeidelbergStop 11 of 12
Location
Nearby
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