St. Florin' s Church

Koblenz, Germany

St. Florin' s Church is a triple-naved Romanesque pillared basilica (founded in the 12th century) with Gothic chancel (1350) on Roman tower. The original flat timber ceiling was renewed in 1708, and the squat towers were replaced in 1900 by pointed ones. Nearby is the city's oldest dwelling house.

Opposite, where the vicarage belonging to the Church of our Beloved Lady now stands, is the site where the central section of the Franconian royal court originally stood in the 6th century.

References:

Koblenz Tourism

Address

Am Florinsmarkt, Koblenz, Germany

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

www.koblenz-touristik.de

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Oliver Twist (22 months ago)
Sang a concert there with my choir. Neat location! Not a churchgoer on other occasions, but I'd figure it's a nice for religious folks.

Leen Verzendaal (2 years ago)
Beautiful garden especially. Silent place in the centre of Koblenz.

Ebi m (2 years ago)
Really nice church and old

Sydney Dias (2 years ago)
The church is beautiful and is historic.

Brady Bromley (2 years ago)
Beautiful architecture and had some cool organ music.

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