Saint Justinus' church, Carolingian church in Höchst, Germany
Description
Saint Justinus' church stands on the eastern edge of Höchst old town and displays a three-nave basilica with Gothic features and ornate Corinthian capitals. The structure overlooks the Main River valley, merging architectural styles from different periods.
History
Archbishop Otgar of Mainz commissioned the church around 830 after bringing Saint Justin's relics from Italy. It remains the oldest surviving building in Frankfurt with an unbroken history spanning more than 1150 years.
Culture
The church serves as a place where the community has gathered for religious celebrations across generations. Regular services, musical performances, and ceremonies continue to bind people to a long-standing faith tradition.
Practical
The church is open seasonally from April to October and welcomes visitors outside of service times with guided tours. The location at the town edge makes it easy to reach on foot when exploring the historic quarters.
Did you know?
Next to the church stands a medicinal herb garden where plants are grown following medieval cultivation methods. The garden is bordered by preserved sections of the old Höchst city wall, revealing the historical fortifications of the area.
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