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St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg)
Church in Bavaria, Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The church St. Peter und Alexander (also Stiftskirche Aschaffenburg or collegiate church Aschaffenburg or Basilica of SS. Peter and Alexander) is a Catholic church located in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany.[1][2][3][4] It is the town's oldest church, established in the 10th century, dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Alexander. The main building was built as a Roman basilica, while other phases were built in the early Gothic style. The current structure is a cruciform basilica, reflecting a variety of styles including a Romanesque nave from the 12th century and a 15th-century tower.
St. Peter und Alexander | |
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Stiftskirche Aschaffenburg Kollegiatsstift St. Peter und Alexander Basilica and Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Alexander | |
![]() View of the church from Stiftsplatz | |
49°58′25″N 9°8′47″E | |
Location | Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria |
Address | Stiftsgasse 3 |
Country | Germany |
Denomination | Catholic |
Website | www |
History | |
Status | active |
Dedication | Saint Peter and Saint Alexander |
Earlier dedication | Michael the Archangel |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Collegiate church, Minor basilica |
Heritage designation | Baudenkmal of Bavaria |
Architectural type | Basilica |
Style | Romanesque, Gothic |
Years built | Mid-10th century–1490 |
Administration | |
Diocese | Würzburg |
Parish | Pfarreiengemeinschaft St. Martin (since 2006) |
The church is also notable for its Renaissance painting Beweinung Christi by Matthias Grünewald and the 10th-century Triumphkreuz [de]. The Stiftskirche is open to the public and serves as a Roman Catholic parish church. A museum in the former chapter house exhibits church treasures and other historical artifacts.
The associated collegiate church was classified historical monument of Bavaria. Situated on top of a hill, the church has good views of the city of Aschaffenburg. The architecture of the monastery reflects different periods, from pre-Romanesque to the seventeenth century, although most of the current buildings date back to the 12th and 13th centuries.