St. Agatha, Parish church in Aschaffenburg, Germany
St. Agatha is a parish church in Aschaffenburg featuring Gothic elements and a structure built from local sandstone. The modern facade was designed in 1962 by architect Gustav Heinzmann, merging historic style with contemporary features.
The church was first documented in 1184 through a papal decree from Pope Lucius III, when it stood outside the city walls. Major reconstruction took place after its destruction during the war in 1945.
The altar displays the Bakers Altar, created in 1950 by Kathi Hock to honor the local bakers guild. This artwork connects the church to regional craft traditions and community heritage.
The church is accessible during regular services and provides spaces for worship, including a baptismal chapel and a Marian chapel. Visitors should check opening times and plan their visit for quieter hours outside service times.
Two burial stones from the Baroque period were discovered during reconstruction work and now form part of the exterior wall design. These relics reveal the longer history of burials at this location.
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