St. Patrokli, Soest

The St. Patrokli church features a monumental 80-meter tower with four corner turrets, constructed from green sandstone blocks in Romanesque style.

The church originated in 962 when Archbishop Bruno of Cologne transferred the relics of Saint Patroclus from Troyes to establish a new foundation.

The church holds regular Catholic services and contains medieval wall paintings from the second half of the 12th century in the Lady Chapel.

The crypt functions as both a prayer space and an art exhibition venue, with regular guided tours available throughout the year.

Each year after the All Saints Fair, a detailed nativity scene in Westphalian style occupies 60 square meters within the western section.

Location: Soest

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Website: https://pr-soest.de/der-dom.html

GPS coordinates: 51.57150,8.10806

Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:06