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Basilika Sankt Kastor
Koblenz's oldest Romanesque church
Counts toward these achievements:
Koblenz: First Steps10 pts
Koblenz: Explorer25 pts
Koblenz: Insider50 pts
Originating in the 9th century, the Basilica of St. Kastor is the oldest preserved church building in Koblenz and a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture. It captivates with its well-preserved structure and historical furnishings, shaping the old town's skyline at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle.
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Pope John Paul II elevated it to a Basilica minor in 1991.
Quick Facts
- Architect
- Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwin Mäckler
- Architectural Style
- Romanesque
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
- Website
- sankt-kastor-koblenz.de
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Location
Nearby
Kastorbrunnen
69 m away
Ludwig-Museum im Deutschherrenhaus
77 m away
Le pouce
74 m away
St. Jakobus
141 m away
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal
229 m away
Arkadischer Quadratmeter
83 m away
Deutsches Eck
345 m away
Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr
302 m away
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