Johanniskirche, Romanesque church near Rhine River in Niederlahnstein, Germany
Johanniskirche is a Romanesque basilica in Niederlahnstein at the point where the Lahn River meets the Rhine. The building displays a four-bay pillar structure with white-red exterior plaster and a nave divided by supporting columns.
The site has ancient roots in a Roman fort built in 369 AD, which Frankish nobles later converted into a fortified residence. The Romanesque church itself developed in the 12th century as the religious center of this settlement.
The name refers to John the Baptist, to whom the church is dedicated. Visitors today see the original baptismal inscriptions and modern artworks that shape the interior.
The church sits at a location with high flood risk where two rivers meet, which is why it has undergone multiple renovations. Visitors should be aware that accessibility may vary depending on weather conditions and water levels.
The building is considered the oldest gallery church in the Middle Rhine region, constructed between 1130 and 1136. This characteristic makes it a particularly early example of this architectural form in Germany.
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