St. Michael, Lohr, Romanesque church in Lohr am Main, Germany
St. Michael is a Romanesque church in Lohr am Main with a 61-meter tower built in 1496, a main hall supported by stone pillars, and a choir section with Gothic windows. The tower dominates the townscape and the interior combines elements from multiple building periods.
The oldest section is the Romanesque sacristy dating from the 12th century, with the main structure built between the 13th and 15th centuries. This extended construction period reflects multiple phases of architectural development.
The church houses several altars depicting biblical scenes and six frescoes painted by Oskar Martin-Amorbach in 1928 showing religious narratives. These wall paintings shape the interior character of this place of worship.
The church is located at Kirchplatz 2 in central Lohr am Main and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should keep in mind that services may be taking place, so checking visiting hours beforehand is advisable.
Archaeological excavations beneath the church uncovered Celtic pottery from the Hallstatt-Latène period, revealing that the site was inhabited long before the building was constructed. These discoveries show the location held importance in prehistoric times.
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