St. Michael Pforzheim

St. Michael in Pforzheim is a castle church on Schlossberg hill with a double-choir basilica layout in Romanesque style and Gothic windows on the south side. The building combines architectural elements from different construction periods.

Construction of the church began in 1225 and continued until 1470, with different architectural styles added across the centuries. It became the burial place of Baden's princely family and shaped regional history.

The modern stained glass windows inside show how contemporary art works within a medieval space. You can see how old walls and new design live together here.

The main entrance is located at Schlossberg 10, with visits possible according to schedule. Keep in mind the church sits on a hill and is reached on foot.

The building shows a rare blend of early Romanesque foundations and later Gothic elements that visibly exist side by side. This layering of different building styles across 245 years lets visitors trace medieval architecture's development in a single structure.

Location: Pforzheim

Inception: 1219

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Website: https://pforzheim-schlosskirche.de

GPS coordinates: 48.89250,8.70361

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02