Martinskirche

Martinskirche is a Gothic church in Kornwestheim featuring pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and buttresses that support its walls. The building shows a traditional church layout with a choir, main hall, and a tower that rises above the surrounding area.

Construction of the church started in 1516, following the Gothic architectural tradition that dominated German church building at that time. The building underwent changes and additions over the following centuries as the community's needs evolved.

The church has served as a gathering space for the community across generations, marking important moments in people's lives. Walking through it today, you can sense how it remains woven into local life and customs.

The church is open at regular times for visits, though it is primarily a working place of worship so visiting hours may vary. Planning your visit around service times helps you experience the church at its best and shows respect for its purpose.

The church showcases how local craftsmen adapted Gothic design principles to their own building practices and materials available in the region. This blend of wider architectural trends with local methods creates a structure that tells the story of how distant styles reached small towns.

Location: Kornwestheim

Inception: 1516

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Address: Kirchstraße 13, 70806 Kornwestheim

Phone: +4971547296

Email: Pfarramt.Kornwestheim.Martinskirche@elkw.de

Website: https://ev-kirche-kornwestheim.de/unsere-gemeinde/kirchen-und-gemeindehaeuser/martinskirche.html

GPS coordinates: 48.86646,9.18951

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26