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Church · Koblenz, Renânia-Palatinado
Liebfrauenkirche
Church at the highest point of Koblenz's old town, with a Romanesque nave, a Gothic choir and the two onion‑domed towers that define the city's skyline.
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About Liebfrauenkirche
The Liebfrauenkirche, Church of Our Lady, sits at the highest point of Koblenz's old town, where buildings have stood since Roman times. It is the main church in the center and a landmark for those walking the old streets: the two onion‑domed towers can be seen from nearly every corner.
The building mixes periods. The nave is Romanesque, from the late 12th century; the choir is Gothic, from the 15th century; and the Baroque domes on the towers were added at the end of the 17th century after a fire. Inside, the choir’s net vaulting and the stained glass stand out. The church was heavily damaged in 1944 and restored after the war.
Around the church are some of the city's oldest streets. A few steps away are Jesuitenplatz, with the town hall and the Schängelbrunnen, the fountain of the boy who spits water at passersby, a symbol of Koblenz; the junction Am Plan, with the Vier Türme, four Baroque corner houses with decorated balconies; the Florinsmarkt, with the church of São Florim and the old market house; and Münzplatz, the square of the old mint.
The walk between these points is short and fits into an afternoon, with cafés and shops along the way.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20–30 minutes for the church; 1–2 hours including the walk through the old town.
Best time
During the day, combined with the walk through the old town. Visits are limited during Masses.
How to get there
It is in the old town, about a 15‑minute walk from the main station and 10 minutes from the Deutsches Eck. City buses stop at Löhrstraße and Zentralplatz nearby.
Tip
Spend a few minutes at the Schängelbrunnen in the town hall courtyard: the bronze boy spits water from time to time and surprises anyone who’s not paying attention.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Liebfrauenkirche
Why does the Liebfrauenkirche have onion-shaped towers?
The Baroque domes were added at the end of the 17th century, after a fire. The nave is Romanesque and the choir Gothic.
What is the Schängelbrunnen?
It is the fountain in the town hall courtyard, on Jesuitenplatz, with a bronze boy who spits water from time to time. Schängel is the nickname for people born in Koblenz.
What are the Vier Türme of Koblenz?
They are four Baroque houses, one on each corner of the Am Plan intersection, with balconies and decorated façades, a few steps from the Liebfrauenkirche.