St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church is a baroque church building in Mainz featuring a distinctive double onion dome tower on its facade. Its interior is adorned with white and gold decorative elements that extend throughout the space.

The church was founded in 944 by Archbishop Frederick and underwent significant reconstruction in 1749 under Archbishop Johann Friedrich Karl von Ostein. This rebuilding gave it its current baroque appearance and location.

The interior displays frescoes by Karl Manninger and Hermenegild Peiker depicting moments from the Apostle Peter's life. These paintings shape the visual experience as you walk through the church and encourage reflection.

The church is accessible daily and continues to function as an active parish church with regular services. Visitors should be respectful of worship times and remember this is an ongoing place of prayer for the community.

The altar created in 1989 by sculptor Gernot Rumpf incorporates bronze elements representing the fisher of men theme. This modern addition creates a conversation between the church's long history and contemporary artistic vision.

Location: Mainz

Inception: 1749

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: http://dcms.bistummainz.de/bm/dcms/sites/pfarreien/dekanat-mainz-stadt/pvpg/pv_city/petem/Kirche/geschichte.html

GPS coordinates: 50.00471,8.26985

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48