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St. Joseph
Gothic Revival with a touch of heritage
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Mainz: First Steps10 pts
Mainz: Explorer25 pts
Mainz: Insider50 pts
Founded in 1892, St. Joseph Church stands out with its Gothic Revival architecture and designation as a cultural heritage monument in Rhineland-Palatinate. The modern design by Hugo Becker from 1955 to 1957 features a distinctive sliced ellipse shape.
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The modern church design was created by Hugo Becker.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1892
- Architectural Style
- Neo-Gothic
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Phone
- +49 6131 611451
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
Here you are, standing before St. Joseph Church, a remarkable piece of Gothic Revival architecture. Established in 1892, this church captures attention with its unique sliced ellipse shape, crafted by architect Hugo Becker between 1955 and 1957. Take a moment to observe the clean lines and modern twist on traditional Gothic elements that have earned it the status of a cultural heritage monument in Rhineland-Palatinate. If you look to the north, you'll notice the nearby monuments of Walter, Selma, Ruth, and Max London. Each site offers its own story, while you soak in the architectural elegance of this sacred space.
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Location
Nearby
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140 m away
Kunsthalle Mainz
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288 m away
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255 m away
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380 m away
Steinpflanze
150 m away
Gemeinschaftsgarten Gartenfeld
218 m away
Wissenschaftliche Stadtbibliothek
480 m away