Einhardsbasilika, Michelstadt

The Einhard Basilica in Steinbach, a district of Michelstadt in the Hessian Odenwald, is a church building from the 9th century. The well-preserved basilica is considered an exceptional building and one of the few examples of Carolingian architecture in Germany because of the largely preserved Carolingian masonry in the area of the central nave, the northern side choir and the crypt. Its name refers to its builder Einhard, the advisor of Charlemagne and Louis the Pious.

It is under the administration of the State Palaces and Gardens of Hesse and can be visited for an entrance fee.