Magnuskirche

Worms, Germany

The Magnuskirche is a small church in Worms, to the south of Worms Cathedral. It is the city's smallest church. Archaeological evidence and its dedication (probably identifiable with Magnus of Füssen, a Carolingian saint) suggest it originated in the 8th century - part of that building survives in the nave's north wall.

The first written record dates to 1141. It was enlarged many times between the 10th and 15th centuries and during that era served as the nearby Andreasstift's parish church. It is the oldest Lutheran church in south-west Germany, since Martin Luther stayed in it and preached in it during the 1520 Diet of Worms. After the severe damage to the city in 1689 during the Nine Years' War, the church was restored in the Baroque style in 1756. It was destroyed by Allied bombing on 21 February 1945 and restored again in 1953.

References:

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Address

Dechaneigasse 3, Worms, Germany

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Details

Founded: 8th century AD
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Part of The Frankish Empire (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Worms Cathedral (0,2 km)
Nibelungentower (1,4 km)
Worms Jewish Cemetery (0,2 km)
Worms City Museum (0,1 km)
St. Martin's Church (0,6 km)

Heidelberg Castle (35,4 km)
Gutenberg Museum (41,7 km)
Frankfurt Cathedral (58,5 km)
Mainz Cathedral (41,6 km)
St. John's Church (41,6 km)
Speyer Cathedral (35,2 km)
Iron Tower (41,8 km)
Mathildenhöhe (35,4 km)
Landesmuseum Mainz (42,2 km)

User Reviews

Maciej Borski (2 years ago)
The origins of this church date back to the 8th century. However, today's shape is the result of numerous modifications in later centuries. It is worth emphasizing that this is the oldest Protestant church in this part of Germany. It has had this status continuously since 1521. Unfortunately, the church was closed and I couldn't see it inside.

Ram prakash singh Sengar (2 years ago)
Nice historical church with a history of more than a thousand years. Worth a visit. Just next to Nibelungen Museum.

Familie Magnus (4 years ago)
Beautiful church and great congregation. We are already looking forward to the next Christmas service as soon as it is possible again. :-)

Mark Lasky (4 years ago)
Loved this amazing town....will return again soon I hope.

DasS (7 years ago)
Fantastic ambience in one of the oldest Protestant churches in western Germany. Hopefully the scaffolding will be gone soon...

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