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Augustine church
An impressive grand façade between the fronts of the houses in the picturesque old town.
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St. Ignatius´ Church
The building has an impressive red sand-stone facade. It has large sculpted adornments and a garden for the priests, but no steeple. The church dates back to 1297, and was built by Johann Peter Jäger between 1763 and 1774. The Ignatius quarter was named after this church. The style of its construction is considered to be classicist, and is more modern than St. Augustin's Church which was built later. The development from the rococo style to the classicist can be followed by Johann Baptist Enderle. A wooden statue of St. who belonged to the church committee, and who was buried together with his wife in St. in the restored interior whose contents range from luxuriant stucco works and puttos to the already worn altars.
Address: Kapuzinerstrasse
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Church of St Peter
One of the most beautiful rococo churches in the Rhineland.
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St Stephan Church
Located in the old town, where the famous artist Marc Chagall transposed the Old Testament onto the stained glasswindows in a beautiful blue colour. A magnificent work of art, which has long since become a magnet for many an astounded viewer.
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Mainz Cathedral
A Roman pillar basilica built by Archbishop Willigis, and first consecrated in 1009. The leaves of the market portals date back to the llth century. The west chancel is christened St. Martin, and the east St. Stephan. For further information call +49-(0)61 31-253412.
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Christ Church
Protestant church built in the High Renaissance style in 1895 by Eduard Kreyßig as a counterweight to the Cathedral. Protestant services: Sunday 8.30 a.m., last Sunday of the month 11.15 a.m. (university service)
Address: Kaiserstraße 56
Opening Hours: Thursday 6 am to 6.30 pm

Augustine church
An impressive grand façade between the fronts of the houses in the picturesque old town.
Address:
Opening Hours:

St. Ignatius´ Church
The building has an impressive red sand-stone facade. It has large sculpted adornments and a garden for the priests, but no steeple. The church dates back to 1297, and was built by Johann Peter Jäger between 1763 and 1774. The Ignatius quarter was named after this church. The style of its construction is considered to be classicist, and is more modern than St. Augustin's Church which was built later. The development from the rococo style to the classicist can be followed by Johann Baptist Enderle. A wooden statue of St. who belonged to the church committee, and who was buried together with his wife in St. in the restored interior whose contents range from luxuriant stucco works and puttos to the already worn altars.
Address: Kapuzinerstrasse
Opening Hours:

Church of St Peter
One of the most beautiful rococo churches in the Rhineland.
Address:
Opening Hours:

St Stephan Church
Located in the old town, where the famous artist Marc Chagall transposed the Old Testament onto the stained glasswindows in a beautiful blue colour. A magnificent work of art, which has long since become a magnet for many an astounded viewer.
Address:
Opening Hours:

Mainz Cathedral
A Roman pillar basilica built by Archbishop Willigis, and first consecrated in 1009. The leaves of the market portals date back to the llth century. The west chancel is christened St. Martin, and the east St. Stephan. For further information call +49-(0)61 31-253412.
Address:
Opening Hours:

Christ Church
Protestant church built in the High Renaissance style in 1895 by Eduard Kreyßig as a counterweight to the Cathedral. Protestant services: Sunday 8.30 a.m., last Sunday of the month 11.15 a.m. (university service)
Address: Kaiserstraße 56
Opening Hours: Thursday 6 am to 6.30 pm


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