Christ Church, Mainz

Name: Christ Church
Address: Kaiserstraße 56, Mainz, 55116, Germany
Telephone: +49 6131 234677

#11 among attractions in Mainz

Church, Top attraction, Neo-renaissance architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Christuskirche is a Protestant church located in Mainz. The Christuskirche was built between 1896 and 1903 designed by Eduard Kreyßig. It was consecrated on 2 July 1903. After demolition during the air raids of World War II the church was reconstructed between 1952 and 1954. The congregation forms part of the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau. ()

Local name: Christuskirche Coordinates: 50°0'27"N, 8°15'60"E

Address

Kaiserstraße 56Mainz 55116 Germany

Contact

+49 6131 234677

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Christ Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deutschhaus, Bruchwegstadion, Kurfürstliches Schloss, Staatstheater Mainz.

~1420 ftSE
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Deutschhaus, Mainz
7 min walk • The Deutschhaus, a significant historical building, stands proudly in the city of Mainz, Germany. This Baroque edifice, constructed between 1737 and 1740, was originally the seat of the Estates of the Electoral State of Mainz.
1 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Bruchwegstadion, Mainz
27 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Mainz, Germany, the Bruchwegstadion stands as a testament to the city's love for sports and community events. This multi-purpose stadium, though primarily known as a football venue, has been a focal point for various sporting...
~910 ftE
17th-century palace and conference venue
Kurfürstliches Schloss, Mainz
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mainz, Germany, the Kurfürstliches Schloss, also known as the Electoral Palace, stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural splendor. This grandiose building, once the residence of the Archbishops of Mainz, is a beacon of...
0.6 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Staatstheater Mainz, Mainz
15 min walk • The Staatstheater Mainz is a theatre in Mainz, Germany, which is owned and operated by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Situated on the Gutenbergplatz, the complex comprises two theatres which are connected by an underground passage and also by skywalk. Performances of opera, drama and ballet are presented.
0.5 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Christoph's Church, Mainz
12 min walk • The church of St. Christoph in Mainz, known in German as St. Christoph zu Mainz, is an example of early gothic architecture. St. Christoph was originally built between 1240 and 1330. The church is known as the Parish Church and Baptistry of Johannes Gutenberg.
~1240 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Peter's Church, Mainz
7 min walk • St. Peter's Church is located beneath Deutschhaus Mainz in the northwest of the historical center of Mainz, Germany. It is the one of the most important rococo buildings in Mainz. Originally it was a collegiate church monastery of ″St.
~1330 ftS
Museum with art and local history displays
Landesmuseum Mainz, Mainz
7 min walk • The Landesmuseum Mainz, or Mainz State Museum, is a museum of art and history in Mainz, Germany. In March 2010 it reopened in full after an extensive renovation.
~960 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz
5 min walk • The Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Leibniz Research Institute for Archaeology, is headquartered in Mainz. It is supported by the Federal Republic of Germany and its states and is a member of the Leibniz Association of German research institutions.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Theodor Heuss Bridge, Wiesbaden
12 min walk • The Theodor Heuss Bridge is an arch bridge over the Rhine River connecting the Mainz-Kastel district of Wiesbaden, capital of state Hesse and the Rhineland-Palatinate state capital Mainz. The main span of the bridge is 102.94 meters long. It connects the Bundesstraßes 40 and 455.
~1770 ftW
Synagogue
New synagogue Mainz, Mainz
9 min walk • The new synagogue of Mainz is in use since 2010 as a community center at the location of the former main synagogue on the Hindenburgstraße of Mainz Neustadt.
0.6 miSE
Gothic architecture, Observation decks and towers, Tower
Iron Tower, Mainz
15 min walk • The Iron Tower is a mediaeval tower dating to the early 13th century, and modified in the 15th century, which with the Wood Tower and the Alexander Tower is one of three remaining towers from the city walls of Mainz, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christ Church?

Nearby attractions include New Apostolic Church, Mainz (3 min walk), Kurfürstliches Schloss, Mainz (5 min walk), Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz (5 min walk), Martinsburg, Mainz (6 min walk).

How to get to Christ Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ Church:

Bus

Hindenburgplatz/Architektenkammer RLP A • Lines: 28, 62, 67, 69, 92 (4 min walk)
Hindenburgplatz/Architektenkammer RLP E • Lines: 28, 62 (4 min walk)

Tram

Hauptbahnhof B • Lines: 50, 51, 59 (13 min walk)
Münsterplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (13 min walk)

Train

Mainz Hbf (15 min walk)
Mainz-Kastel (18 min walk)