Basilica of Saint Castor Church
Historic basilica in Koblenz near Rhine and Moselle
Saint Castor's Basilica in Koblenz is a Romanesque church near the Rhine-Moselle confluence; visitors come for medieval architecture, interior monuments and proximity to the Deutsches Eck and riverside promenades.
The Basilica of Saint Castor (Kastorkirche) is an early medieval church in the Koblenz area of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, with origins dating to the 9th century. It functioned historically as a collegiate and parish church and displays Romanesque architectural phases.
Architectural features include a three-aisled basilica plan and later medieval additions and alterations reflecting its long use. The church has been a local ecclesiastical center for centuries and has been altered repeatedly rather than surviving in a single original form.
The basilica stands near the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in the Koblenz area, within the Rhineland-Palatinate region of western Germany.
- Early origin: The church has origins in the early medieval period with a Romanesque plan, making it one of the oldest ecclesiastical sites in the Koblenz area.
How to Get to Basilica of Saint Castor#
Bingen am Rhein is served by regional trains from Mainz and Koblenz; the basilica is an easy walk from the Bingen Hauptbahnhof and the Rhine promenade.
Tips for Visiting Basilica of Saint Castor#
- The basilica is part of Bingen's medieval core-allow time to walk along the Rhine promenade and visit half-timbered streets.
- Check local tourist office hours for guided services and any organ/concert schedules which occasionally take place in the church.
- Combine the visit with a short ferry across the river to Rüdesheim for a different view of the church and the Rhine valley.
Best Time to Visit Basilica of Saint Castor#
Late spring through early autumn is the most comfortable time to visit the Rhine valley and Bingen's historic sites.
Weather & Climate near Basilica of Saint Castor#
Basilica of Saint Castor's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (690 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
