St. Christoph's Church, Mainz

Name: St. Christoph's Church
Address: Mainz, Germany

#15 among attractions in Mainz

Church, Top attraction, Gothic architecture

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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. ()

Local name: St. Christoph Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°0'7"N, 8°16'20"E

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St. Christoph's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mainz Cathedral, Deutschhaus, Bruchwegstadion, Liebfrauenplatz.

~1210 ftSE
10th-century sandstone religious edifice
Mainz Cathedral, Mainz
6 min walk • Mainz Cathedral, or St. Martin's Cathedral, stands as a towering landmark in the heart of Mainz, Germany. This thousand-year-old church, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, has been a witness to the city's history and a symbol of its enduring faith.
~1290 ftN
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.
1.2 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Bruchwegstadion, Mainz
30 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...
~1220 ftSE
Square
Liebfrauenplatz, Mainz
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mainz, Germany, Liebfrauenplatz is a charming square that serves as a magnet for tourists and locals alike. This picturesque plaza is surrounded by historical buildings and is known for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance.
~940 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Staatstheater Mainz, Mainz
5 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.
~980 ftSE
Fountain
Marktbrunnen, Mainz
5 min walk • The Marktbrunnen in Mainz is a renaissance fountain located at the ″Markt″ of Mainz. It was donated by elector Albert of Mainz and crafted in the workshop of the Mainz sculptor Hans Backoffen.
~1280 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. John's Church, Mainz
7 min walk • St. John's Church is located beneath Mainz Cathedral in the historical center of Mainz, Germany. This 1100-year-old church was the first episcopal see of the Bishop of Mainz.
~1080 ftSE
Museum of the history of printing
Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
6 min walk • The Gutenberg Museum is one of the oldest museums of printing in the world, located opposite the cathedral in the old part of Mainz, Germany. It is named after Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of printing from movable metal type in Western Europe.
~1160 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Peter's Church, Mainz
6 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.
~1310 ftNW
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.
~1600 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Christoph's Church?

Nearby attractions include St. Quintin, Mainz (2 min walk), Karmeliterkirche, Mainz (3 min walk), Naturhistorisches Museum, Mainz (4 min walk), Iron Tower, Mainz (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Christoph's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Christoph's Church:

Bus

Schusterstraße • Lines: 28, 62, 64, 65, 66, 68, 78, 93 (2 min walk)
Brückenplatz E • Lines: 66 (3 min walk)

Tram

Schillerplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (9 min walk)
Münsterplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (11 min walk)

Train

Mainz-Kastel (15 min walk)
Mainz Hbf (16 min walk)