St. Kastor Basilika is a beautiful Kirche, within walking distance of the Deutsches Eck and the…read moreKönigsbacher Biergarten. We came here as a small group of twenty from our Viking longboat. The exterior of St Kastor is impressive and its spires can be seen throughout Koblenz. But it was it's Nave and beautiful vaulted ceiling (see photos) which were the most impressive to us. Die Basilika St. Kastor is open to the public and the gardens on the grounds are beautiful when they are in bloom. See photos. Historical Note: Die Basilika St. Kastor or Kastorkirche, is the oldest church in Koblenz. It was built between 817 and 836 AD by Hetto, the Archbishop of Trier. The church honours St. Kastor, who is said to have worked as a missionary on the Moselle in the 4th century. Pope John Paul II raised St. Kastor to a basilica minor on 30 July 1991

Abosolurely a beautiful church inside and out. We were fortunate enough to be here on a Monday…read moremorning so that we could visit without disturbing any masses. We were told very little of Koblenz survived the war and that this was rebuilt after the war. The inside is stunningly beautiful and it would be easy enough to believe it is far older than it is. I think it is a testament to the people that rebuilt this church to their dedication to their faith.