Stiftsruine Bad Hersfeld, Romanesque church ruins in Bad Hersfeld, Germany
The Stiftsruine stands as the largest Romanesque church ruin in the world, covering an area of over 3000 square meters with preserved walls and pillars.
Founded in 769 by Archbishop Lullus as a Benedictine abbey, the church experienced multiple reconstructions before its destruction during the Seven Years' War in 1761.
Since 1951, the ruins serve as the primary venue for the Bad Hersfelder Festspiele, hosting theatrical performances and cultural events between July and September.
The site includes informational displays about the abbey's history, while guided tours provide detailed explanations of the architectural elements and religious significance.
The Katharinenturm houses the Lullusbell from 1038, recognized as the oldest dated bell still in use in Germany, which rings during specific religious celebrations.
Location: Bad Hersfeld
GPS coordinates: 50.86670,9.70278
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:19
Hesse displays significant historical structures from multiple periods. The Roman fort Saalburg presents military architecture from the 2nd century. The monasteries of Arnsburg and Seligenstadt preserve Carolingian and Romanesque construction. Trendelburg and Friedrichstein castles connect medieval history with the Grimm era. The Crystal Cave Kubach and the Stone Field in Odenwald add geological formations to the cultural heritage.
Hersfeld Abbey
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Bad Hersfeld station
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Stadtkirche, Bad Hersfeld
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Schloss Eichhof
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Wortreich
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Town Hall of Bad Hersfeld
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Wälsebachtalbrücke
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Burg Milnrode
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Lullus Church (Bad Hersfeld)
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Gißlingskirche
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Burgstall Wallenfels
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Synagoge (Bad Hersfeld)
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Sendeturm Wippershainer Höhe
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Hallenbad AquaFit
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Evangelische Kirche
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Evangelische Kirche
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Evangelische Kirche Erdmannrode
8.5 km
Evangelische Kirche
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Jüdischer Friedhof Bad Hersfeld
667 m
Evangelische Kirche Kirchheim
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Evangelische Kirche
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Evangelische Kirche
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Robert-Heil-Tower
1.1 km
Stadthalle Bad Hersfeld
513 m
Alte Fulda bei Bad Hersfeld
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