Apollinariskirche, Catholic pilgrimage church on Apollinarisberg hill, Remagen, Germany
Apollinaris Church is a Catholic pilgrimage site on Apollinarisberg hill near Remagen, featuring Neo-Gothic architecture with pointed arches and twin towers. The building displays intricate stonework on its exterior and houses a crypt containing the saint's sarcophagus in its interior.
Construction of the church began in 1842 under architect Ernst Friedrich Zwirner, replacing a medieval chapel from the 14th century. The new structure was built to accommodate growing pilgrimage numbers and create a more prominent sanctuary.
The church has been a pilgrimage destination since 1384, drawing the faithful to venerate Saint Apollinaris of Ravenna. Visitors today come from across the region to pray and participate in the religious gatherings held throughout the year.
Visitors can explore the church interior, the crypt with the saint's sarcophagus, and attend religious services throughout the year. The site is best reached by climbing the hill, and appropriate clothing for a religious space is recommended.
The church occupies the site of a former Roman temple, as shown by archaeological discoveries. This layered history reveals religious practices that took place at this location long before Christianity arrived.
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