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St. Christoph
Gothic ruins with a profound history
Counts toward these achievements:
Mainz: First Steps10 pts
Mainz: Explorer25 pts
Mainz: Insider50 pts
St. Christoph in Mainz, a church built between 1240 and 1330, stands as a war memorial today. Designed by Johann Peter Jäger, it is a significant cultural heritage monument in Germany. The ruins commemorate the destruction from World War II, notably the air raids on February 27, 1945.
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Johannes Gutenberg was baptized in this church.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1280
- Architect
- Johann Peter Jäger
- Architectural Style
- Gothic
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Audio Guide
0:000:49
Part of These Trails
Churches of MainzStop 7 of 14
Heritage Sites in Mainz — Walk IIStop 4 of 14
Late Medieval MainzStop 3 of 6
Location
Nearby
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- Not reviewed