St. Kilian, Roman Catholic church in Biebrich, Wiesbaden, Germany.
St. Kilian is a Roman Catholic church building in Wiesbaden designed following medieval architectural proportions and positioned at Sankt-Kilian-Platz. It marks the eastern side of the intersection where Waldstrasse and Holsteinstrasse meet, shaping the appearance of this district quarter.
The structure was designed in 1937 by architect Martin Weber, drawing inspiration from Ottonian hall church designs of medieval Germany. This stylistic choice connected the building to historic German ecclesiastical architecture traditions.
The interior space regularly hosts musical performances, particularly by the Mainz Bach Choir and accomplished organists. This use shows how the building functions as more than just a place of worship within the city's musical life.
The church belongs to the St. Peter and Paul parish and welcomes visitors during regular opening times throughout the week. The location is easy to reach on foot from surrounding streets and offers straightforward access to the building.
The organ was rebuilt in 1980 by Hugo Mayer company, yet still features pipes from the earlier 1960 Kemper instrument installed in the space. This combination of older and newer components reflects careful restoration choices made during renovation.
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