Bergkirche Udenheim, Protestant church in Udenheim, Germany
Bergkirche Udenheim is a church building constructed on a site with Roman remains and positioned in the center of the village. The distinctive western tower has three stories with Romanesque windows, while the entrance features late Gothic styling and interior vaults bear dated keystones from 1518 and 1527.
The building is first documented in 1250 and stands as a witness to medieval times in the region. Starting in 1685, the community shared the building under an agreement called Simultaneum, allowing Protestants and Catholics to use the church together until 1959.
The church takes its name from its hilltop location, which makes it visible from across the village and has long served as a landmark. Inside, windows display scenes from the New Testament, particularly in the choir area, where religious imagery tells biblical stories to those who enter.
The church tower in the village center can be seen from a distance and serves as an orientation point when exploring the area. Those wishing to visit should know the building sits in an active village setting and is regularly open during service times.
An impressive crucifix from the 12th century originally stood in this church before being moved to the Godehart Chapel in Mainz Cathedral. This artwork demonstrates the historical connection between this small village church and one of the region's most significant cathedrals.
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