Florinskirche

Florinskirche is a Romanesque church in Koblenz built around 1100 with twin towers and a three-nave interior layout. The space inside combines sturdy columns and characteristic rounded arches with later Baroque decorations and other period additions.

The church dates to the Romanesque period but faced disruption after French occupation in 1794, when it was secularized and nearly converted to other uses. It eventually recovered its religious role and continues to serve the community today.

The church is named after Saint Florin, a local patron saint, and displays Baroque putti scattered across its walls. These playful figures add a lighter touch to the otherwise strict Romanesque space and show how different artistic periods blend within.

The building is open to visitors during regular hours and can be viewed from inside to discover its architectural layers and artworks. The interior is laid out in a way that allows you to explore all its features without difficulty.

A cannonball still sits embedded in the vault above the baptismal font, a physical reminder of damage from armed conflicts in 1688. This visible mark of the past remains untouched and tells visitors about the dramatic events the building itself experienced.

Location: Koblenz

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.36192,7.59723

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48