St. Leonhard, Gothic church in Altstadt, Germany
St. Leonhard features twin Romanesque towers, multiple aisles, a polygonal choir, and one of the largest stained glass windows in Hesse.
Construction began in 1219 as a Roman basilica, with Gothic modifications added between 1425 and 1515 under architects M. Gerthener and H. Baltz.
The church provides English services to its international congregation, representing more than fifty countries in weekly Catholic masses.
Following renovations to prevent flooding from the Main River, the church floor was elevated to protect the structure from water damage.
St. Leonhard emerged as the only church among nine in Frankfurt's Old Town to survive World War II without major structural damage.
Location: Frankfurt-Innenstadt I
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic art
Website: https://dom-frankfurt.de/dompfarrei/kirchorte/st-leonhard
GPS coordinates: 50.10888,8.68047
Latest update: May 13, 2025 15:02
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