St. Severus Church, Boppard, Germany

The romanesque church of St. Severus with its two towers was built in the 12th-13th centuries over the Roman baths. The church has a rich architectural construction and very decorative frescoes. Unique details are the Triumph Cross (13th century), early Christian gravestones and baptismal font (6th century).

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Emile Kas Nasrallah (‫إميل قس نصرالله Εμιλ‬‎) (2 years ago)
Wonderful

Emilian Kavalski (5 years ago)
This is a beautiful and unique church.

Manu Sebastian (5 years ago)
A beautiful and quiet place of prayer at the riverside.

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