St. Gereon's Basilica

The church features a decagonal central structure with two western towers and intricate marble decorations throughout its interior halls and chambers.

The original oval building dates from the fourth century, making it one of Germany's oldest remaining sacred structures still standing in its current location.

The marble high altar displays black and white patterns with gold applications, representing centuries of religious craftsmanship and artistic dedication.

Visitors can access the church Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 12:30, and Monday through Friday plus Sunday from 13:30 to 18:00.

The central dome structure stands as the largest self-supporting building of its kind north of the Alps, measuring 24 by 19 meters.

Location: Altstadt-Nord

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture

Website: https://stgereon.de

GPS coordinates: 50.94322,6.94597

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41