Kirchen

Apollinariskirche

The Apollinariskirche is located on a hill above Remagen, surrounded by monastery buildings and a beautiful garden with a wonderful view of the Rhine.

The Apollinariskirche was built from 1839 to 1857 on the site of the medieval Martinskirche on the orders of Count Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim based on a design by Cologne cathedral architect Ernst-Friedrich Zwirner. The foundation stone was laid on 22 July 1839 and the church was consecrated on 24 March 1857. The frescoes inside the neo-Gothic church were created by members of the "Nazarene" group of artists. Three cycles of paintings depict the life of Jesus, the life of Mary and the deeds of St Apollinaris as Bishop of Ravenna. In the crypt is the silver reliquary bust of St Apollinaris, which is raised from the sarcophagus every year during the pilgrimage season at the end of July. From the statue of St Francis above the church, you can enjoy a magnificent view over Remagen and the Middle Rhine Valley.

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