Liebfrauenkirche in Andernach

Liebfrauenkirche is a parish church in Andernach featuring a distinctive design with four towers and a broad hallway interior. The building sits near the old city wall and shows multiple construction phases reflected in its mixed architectural styles.

Construction of the current building started in the early 1200s after a fire in 1198 destroyed the previous church. The building project lasted several decades and shaped Andernach as an important religious center in the region.

The name honors Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the interior showcases artworks from different centuries that visitors discover while walking through. The decorated walls and altar pieces tell Christian stories and encourage visitors to pause and look closely at the details.

The church is easy to reach on foot and sits in a central location on Kirchstrasse with parking available nearby. Visitors should know that the interior may not be freely accessible during services, so checking opening hours beforehand is a good idea.

The bell tower contains seven bells, three of which date to the Middle Ages, with the oldest from 1356 still rung regularly. What makes this remarkable is that these medieval bells continue to sound today, preserving a continuous tradition across centuries.