Basilica of St. Castor
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Massimiliano P
Novara, Italy43,009 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Basilica of St. Castor is one of the oldest religious buildings in Koblenz. The construction of the first building dates back to the 9th century although its current appearance is more attributable to the interventions carried out three centuries later. The church stands near the Deutsches Eck, the confluence point of the Rhine and the Moselle, and is surrounded by well-kept gardens, within which there is also the museum of modern art. Externally it is characterized by its two high towers, a feature common to other city churches, while we were unable to visit the interior as we found the church strangely closed.
Written December 12, 2023
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graeme A
kuala lumpur273 contributions
Jan 2020
Walked around the grounds of the Basilica before going inside. There is so much history associated with the church. The plaques located around the grounds inform you of this history. Inside the church is beautiful as are many other churches in Europe. Worthwhile to visit.
Written February 18, 2020
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Joost
Waalwijk, The Netherlands4,493 contributions
Aug 2023
The Basilika Sankt Kastor is located near the Rhine and Moselle and is worth seeing. It is large and impressive and has beautiful vaulted galleries that run along the outside. The park around it is also very beautiful. Unfortunately we couldn't look inside
Written August 14, 2023
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Sébastien V
Brussels, Belgium1,317 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Beautiful basilica, even if it still turns out very stripped. It is very well maintained though, and surrounded by a shaded garden. Check-out point for moult rides, but also a small train for those interested.
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Written July 24, 2024
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Brian T
Indianapolis, IN1,354 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We just happened upon this church while walking to Deutsches Eck. Outside, along the backside of the church, is information text in German and English regarding the history of the site and church.
Written October 22, 2020
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Silvita
7,841 contributions
Oct 2020
Just a couple of steps away from the “German Corner”. Great gardens with gorgeous flowers. A pity the church was closed, worth coming back to see the inside.
Written October 11, 2020
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antonvanold
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Oct 2015 • Solo
Built built between 817 and 836, the Basilika St. Kastor or Kastorkirche is the oldest church in Koblenz. It is open from 09:00 to 18:00 for visits, with services at 18:30 on Saturday and 11:00 on Sunday. Destroyed in 1944, it was rebuilt from 1948 to 1955. It was made a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1991. In the garden there are plaques with information about the archaeological findings in the area and the history of the church and its evolution in construction at this site.
Written December 28, 2015
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Rocketman53
Sugar Land, TX179 contributions
Oct 2019
Unless you have a thing for visiting churches, this one is pretty ordinary as things go. The gardens are a worthwhile visit.
Written October 26, 2019
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Patricia M
Skegness325 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
We walked back from 'Kaiser Bill's' statue, and called into this handsome church, as we have done before. The basilica has seen many years of history, and is well worth a visit.
Written December 16, 2018
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lobstaluva
Springfield, MA618 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Considering the fact that the original church’s construction on this site began in the year 817, there is too long of a history to summarize here. The facade of the basilica on the west end is not ornate as many European churches are, but is more linear and boxy looking. There are two very tall towers with gabled roofs, one with a clock. The east end is curved and has two more towers. The interior has some nice paintings, but the highlight for me was the two “stellar vaults”.... the unique ceiling. The basilica has seen and played a role in a lot through time.... trials of the sons of Emperor Louis the Pious, division of the Frankish Empire, the Treaty of Verdun. It has quite a history for those interested and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Written August 1, 2018
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As I wrote in the above box(!)....the church is open daily from 9.00-18.00 hours.
Written August 4, 2017
They were making some renovations when I was there, so you can ask the concierge of your hotel or if you have time,while you visit downtown, ask and if they have mass usually they are at 12:oo noon and 18:00 hrs.
Written May 10, 2015
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