St. Martin's Church

Worms, Germany

Accordin the legend St. Martin was once imprisoned in a dungeon underneath this church in Worms, which was built in the 12th century. It was the chapter church of the Martinsstift, which no longer survives. Until the 15th century, the Martinskirche was a burial place for the Kämmerer family, named von Dahlberg, whose courts lay nearby in the Kämmererstrasse.

The church is a Romanesque church, with red sandstone walls whose whitewash was recently stripped away. It is a buttress basilica with three naves and a straight chancel. Architectural forms from the 12th century.

Address

Ludwigsplatz 7-8, Worms, Germany

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Details

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

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Worms Cathedral (0,4 km)
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Worms Jewish Cemetery (0,7 km)
Worms City Museum (0,7 km)

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Gutenberg Museum (41,2 km)
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Mainz Cathedral (41,2 km)
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Landesmuseum Mainz (41,8 km)

User Reviews

Christine U. (2 years ago)
The musical workshop took place in this church. The inner courtyard of the church is an oasis of well-being; you can stay here for hours if time permits.

S. (2 years ago)
If you would like to take a look at paradise in advance, the beautiful garden in front of the church is the right place for you. Absolutely the insider tip, not easy to find, but the surprise.

Žydrūnė Gailiūnaitė-Pliekaitienė (2 years ago)
Super❤️❤️❤️??

D D (3 years ago)
The entrance to the church is "from the back". There is also a small backyard with flowers, fountains and very quiet.

Lili Bel (4 years ago)
Christmas mass on December 24th, 2021 at 10:30 p.m. in St. Martin Worms. 2G regulation with online registration in advance. You sat staggered, either alone in the middle or in pairs on the outside in a row of seats. Despite the special circumstances, the fair was solemn. It was allowed to sing (with a mask of course), a small choir was present and you were allowed to go to communion. Duration: 90 minutes

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