Basilica of St. Martin

The Basilica of St. Martin is a Baroque church in Weingarten featuring twin towers and a prominent dome. The interior showcases bright, spacious halls decorated with elaborate ornamental details and artistic paintings throughout the vaults.

The church was built in the early 18th century on the site of a medieval predecessor. Its construction followed Baroque design principles and it soon became a major religious center in the region.

The basilica serves as a pilgrimage site where visitors gather to experience religious devotion in its ornate setting. People from the surrounding region come here to participate in celebrations and connect with their faith within these grand spaces.

Visitors can enter freely during daytime hours and explore the church at no cost. It is advisable to be respectful and dress appropriately, especially if religious services are taking place.

A large pipe organ with thousands of tubes from the 18th century sits in the choir and is still played for concerts today. The instrument ranks among the largest and best-preserved examples of its era in Germany.

Location: Weingarten

Inception: September 10, 1724

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Weingarten Abbey

Address: Kirchplatz

Website: http://st-martin-weingarten.de

GPS coordinates: 47.80923,9.64478

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47