Hospitalkirche St. Joseph, Catholic church in Bensheim, Germany.
Hospitalkirche St. Joseph is a church building in Bensheim with a rectangular nave and recessed choir. The structure features unplastered rubble stone walls with red sandstone framing around the windows and is topped by an octagonal belfry with a shingled spire.
The building was first mentioned in 817 and received major modifications around 1500 with the installation of pointed arch windows. A major renovation occurred in 1869, bringing it to its current form.
The church is named after Saint Joseph and serves the community as a gathering place for worship, with regular services bringing people together. It remains an important location where local residents practice their faith traditions.
The building is located at Hospitalplatz on Hauptstraße 83 in central Bensheim and is easily accessible on foot. The red sandstone framing around the windows and unplastered walls make it easy to identify when walking through the city.
The building originally served a dual purpose, functioning simultaneously as a hospital ward and a chapel for the sick. This combined function gave the place its name and continues to shape its story.
Location: Bensheim
GPS coordinates: 49.67890,8.62140
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21
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