St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne

The interior features ceiling paintings and murals from the 13th century, along with late Gothic stained glass fragments and modern glass artworks in the chancel.

Built between 1210 and 1220, St. Maria Lyskirchen stands as the smallest of twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne and remains the only one constructed as a parish church.

The central nave displays a complete typological cycle with illustrations connecting events from the Old and New Testaments, representing medieval biblical storytelling methods.

Located near the Rhine River between Deutz and Severin bridges, the church welcomes visitors with free admission and sits within walking distance from Heumarkt tram station.

This church maintains its original 13th-century structure and emerged as the sole Romanesque church in Cologne to survive World War II without major damage.

Location: Altstadt-Süd

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture

Website: https://lyskirchen.com

GPS coordinates: 50.93296,6.96273

Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:34