Pauluskirche, Baroque church in Worms, Germany.
The Pauluskirche is a baroque church building in Worms with a symmetrical stone facade, tall windows, and a central dome supported by columns and arches. The interior shows building elements from different construction phases, with the structure forming a hall church with clear spatial organization.
The building sustained severe damage in 1689 during the War of the Palatine Succession, leading to its reconstruction as a baroque hall church in 1717. This reconstruction fundamentally shaped the structure's current appearance.
The church displays visible layers from different periods that visitors can see directly inside. An archaeological window near the east choir reveals foundations from Roman times lying beneath the current floor.
The building is open to visitors during regular hours and offers guided tours that explain the architecture and development of the structure. It helps to check in advance when these tours are available to deepen your understanding of the site.
From 1881 to 1926, the building served as a museum displaying collections from the Worms Antiquities Association. This made it a place dedicated to preserving art objects before it returned to purely religious purposes.
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