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Churches in Baden-Baden

Baden-Baden is known for its historic churches and chapels, which are both architectural masterpieces and important cultural sites.

Timeless elegance and spiritual depth

Top 3 churches & chapels

Baden-Baden's impressive churches and chapels are both architectural masterpieces and important historical sites. Our top 3 combine beauty, history and contemplation in a special way and offer a deep insight into the city's rich cultural and spiritual history.

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Stiftskirche

The church Stiftskirche in Baden-Baden is located on the market square, below the New Castle. With its approximately 68 metre high tower, it dominates the skyline of the spa town and looks back on a long history. It is the oldest continuously used building in the city and is located in the core zone of the UNESCO World Heritage district in Baden-Baden.

The church Stiftskirche is a place of deep historical and cultural significance that fascinates visitors with its impressive architecture and rich history.

To the Stiftskirche

Die Stourzda Kapelle in Baden-Baden, mit ihrer Kuppel und einem frühlingshaft blühendem Baum im Vordergrund.

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Stourdza Kapelle

The Stourdza Chapel sits majestically on the Michaelsberg in Baden-Baden. It was built between 1863 and 1866 in the neoclassical style and is not only an important religious building, but also an impressive family crypt of the Stourdza dynasty. The chapel impresses with its 24 metre high dome, which is a miniature replica of the dome of St Peter's Church in Rome and provides special acoustics. Inside, there are impressive frescoes and icons painted on copper sheets, as well as sculptures by important artists such as Rinaldo Rinaldi and Thomas Gabriel.

To the Stourdza Chapel

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Kloster Lichtenthal

Abbey Kloster Lichtenthal, also known as the Cistercian Abbey of Lichtenthal, is located in the Lichtental district of Baden-Baden. Founded in 1245 by Margravine Irmengard von Baden, the monastery still offers a retreat for spiritual and cultural contemplation today. For centuries, it served as the house monastery and burial place of the Margraves of Baden and is deeply interwoven into the history of the House of Baden.

Today, abbey Kloster Lichtenthal serves as an educational centre and guest house. The nuns dedicate themselves to education and religious handicrafts in addition to the solemn liturgy of the hours. The convent houses a primary school, art workshops, a café and a convent shop.

To the Kloster Lichtenthal

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Immerse yourself in the spiritual diversity and rich history of Baden-Baden through its numerous churches and chapels. These timeless places of contemplation not only offer an insight into the city's religious past, but also into its cultural and architectural development. Each church and chapel has its own unique history and significance waiting to be discovered. Whether magnificent church Stiftskirche, modest chapels or impressive monasteries - they all contribute to the fascinating backdrop of this charming spa town.

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Eine junge Frau schlendert durch die bunten Altstadtgassen in Baden-Baden im Sommer.

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Der malerischer Mummelsee, umgeben von üppigen Bäumen und majestätischen Bergen im Schwarzwald, strahlt Ruhe und Schönheit aus.

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