St. Bartholomäus

St. Bartholomew is a Gothic church in Kettig featuring a two-nave structure separated by octagonal columns and pointed arches. The exterior walls are reinforced with buttresses for structural support.

The church was built in 1470 and expanded around 1500 with the addition of side aisles and replacement of the southern wall with arcades. These modifications shaped the building as it appears today.

The church is named after Saint Bartholomew and has served as a place of worship for centuries. The four carved wooden Baroque figures on the walls show which saints held special meaning for the local community.

The church stands at the intersection of Andernacher and Weißenthurmer Streets and is easily accessible on foot. As a protected cultural monument, it maintains regular visiting hours that should be checked before your visit.

During renovation work in 1973, a hidden fresco depicting three women at Jesus's tomb was discovered in a side nave niche. This unexpected artwork reveals that surprising artistic details remain hidden beneath older layers.

Location: Kettig

GPS coordinates: 50.39803,7.46121

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23