St. Marien

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Hauptstraße 35, 56630 Kretz

Historic site Monastery Church

In the 1680s there was a simple Anna chapel at today's cemetery.
In 1867 the community decided to build a larger chapel, the foundation stone of which was laid on March 15, 1868.
It is dedicated to "honor the birth of Mary".

At the latest in the 1680s there was a simple Anna chapel at today's cemetery, which was built by the Counts of Virneburg and von der Leyen.
In 1867 the community decided to build a larger chapel.
In 1868 today's church was built in neo-Gothic style according to plans by the Cologne architect Vincenz Statz.
In 1960 there was a further expansion.
The church is dedicated to “honor the birth of Mary”.
The vault struts and pillars are made of Brohltaltuff.
Inside there is a valuable Madonna statue from the 13th century, as well as a rare depiction of Anna Selbdritt and a Sacred Heart figure.

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Zweckverband Vulkanregion Laacher See

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Zweckverband Vulkanregion Laacher See