Stiftskirche, Kyllburg

The Stiftskirche is a Gothic church perched on the highest point of land surrounded by the Kyll River. The building displays characteristic pointed arch windows and clear Gothic proportions visible from multiple vantage points.

Archbishop Heinrich II of Finstingen commissioned this church in 1276, establishing it initially as a collegiate foundation with four canons. The institution expanded and adapted over subsequent centuries.

The interior displays religious artworks and furnishings spanning several centuries, reflecting how the space has served its community over time. Visitors can observe the layers of devotional practice accumulated within the walls.

The church is accessible at any time of day, as it has no fixed opening hours. Regular services occur in the main space, and visitors should be respectful when entering during active worship times.

The red sandstone blocks of the cloister display visible marks left by medieval lifting equipment, with holes carved into the stone blocks themselves. These traces reveal how workers moved and positioned massive stones during construction.

Location: Kyllburg

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.03600,6.58841

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26