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Church of St. Maria in Lyskirchen

Tourist attraction Catholic church

One of the Top rated Catholic churches in Cologne


Address

An Lyskirchen 10, 50676 Köln, Germany

Website

www.lyskirchen.com

Contact

+49 221 214615

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (158 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM

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  • 5/5 Bibi B. 4 years ago on Google • 391 reviews
    St. Mary in Lyskirchen is the smallest of the twelve large Romanesque basilicas in the old town of Cologne. The Roman Catholic parish church belongs to the archbishopric of Cologne and is located in the old town south. It was built in its present form as a three-aisled basilica between 1198/1200 and 1225. St. Mary in Lyskirchen is characterized by historical vault frescoes from the 13th century. The name Lyskirchen is probably derived from a Mr. Lisolvus or Lysolfus, who built the original building as a church of its own. The church as well as the attached sexton house and the sacristy are listed buildings.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eugen S. 3 years ago on Google • 1859 reviews
    Quiet and peaceful church. Great experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kai A. 2 months ago on Google • 216 reviews New
    One of the twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne and the only church that was largely undestroyed in World War II. There are many works of art from all eras. A so-called Mileu nativity scene is installed during Advent and Christmas. Definitely worth seeing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bernd P. 2 years ago on Google • 142 reviews
    St.Maria in Lyskirchen survived two major catastrophes almost unscathed: In 1784 the Rhine river flooded the church and destroyed most of the interior. During WWII the roof was damaged but not the ceiling with paintings dating back to the 13th century.
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  • 5/5 Don M. 4 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Wonderful gothic church with an excellent organ - fortunate to hear organist practicing a recital!
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  • 5/5 Pablo O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the twelve Roman Churches in Cologne. It is close to the chocolate museum. The ceiling paintings are beautiful. (Original) Una de las doce Iglesias romanas en Colonia. Esta cerca del museo del chocolate. Las pinturas del techo son hermosas.
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  • 5/5 Dorothea B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the oldest Romanesque churches in Cologne (Original) Eine der ältesten Romanischen Kirchen in Köln
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dieter F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice crib at Christmas time (Original) Sehr schöne Krippe zur Weihnachtszeit
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  • 4/5 luciano f. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Facing the Rhine, it is the smallest of the twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne and is the only one that has preserved the very beautiful ceiling frescoes. It also houses the "Schiffermadonna" that is the Madonna of the sailors, a wooden statue that dates back to 1420. (Original) Prospiciente il Reno, è la più piccola delle dodici chiese romaniche di Colonia ed è l'unica che ha conservato gli affreschi dei soffitti, molto belli. Custodisce anche la "Schiffermadonna" cioè la Madonna dei marinai, una statua lignea che risale al 1420.
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  • 5/5 Cordula R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Even the crib figures keep their distance 😉 (Original) Selbst die Krippenfiguren halten Abstand 😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MortezaYT 3 years ago on Google • 156 reviews
    Ok

  • 5/5 Wanderlust 2 years ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Small and beautiful church...

  • 5/5 mike e. 4 years ago on Google • 95 reviews
    A very little quaint church. If you weren't looking for it you would miss it. Very beautiful. When I went there wasnt alot of people there. So I would suggest going there to get away from the crowds. It was very peaceful inside. Very beautiful on the inside and out.

  • 5/5 Григорий �. 6 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Beautiful Church of silence and prayer. While praying in front of the Altar, you feel a light breeze - I don’t know why this is so - and this gives additional strength to the prayer. Stained glass windows and icons reflect the entire difficult journey of not only Christ, but also His Mother. Standing in the Temple, you are not alone - this truism is the most suitable option here, like nowhere else. They hear you. May your prayers be heard too.

  • 1/5 Marie-Luise B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very atmospheric, even without a crib. (Original) Sehr stimmungsvoll, auch ohne Krippe.

  • 5/5 Hans-Georg W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) a heart for the milieu, certainly from the vis-a-vis the then island location on the Rhine -Weert-, inspired by the fishermen and boatmen, the washerwomen and curb swallows, that was part of the milieu, someone was watching from above who was at home in the church, close to the "milieu", he also held a protective hand in the event of floods of the century, when the floods of the nearby river Rhine reached the church of St. Maria in Lyskirchen (Original) ein Herz für, s Milieu, sicherlich von der vis-a-vis der damaligen Insellage am Rhein -Weert- , inspiriert, von den damaligen Fischern und Schiffsleuten, den Waschfrauen und Bordsteinschwalben, das gehörte zum Milieu mit dazu, von oben schaute jemand zu, der in der Kirche zuhause war, eben nahe dem "Milieu", er hielt auch die schützende Hand bei Jahrhunderthochwassern, wenn die über die Ufer tretenden Fluten des nahen Rheinstroms auch die Kirche St. Maria in Lyskirchen erreichten

  • 5/5 Tom W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice! Remarkable frescoes! (Original) Sehr schön! Bemerkenswerte Fresken!

  • 5/5 Eva W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place of calm with a lot of history (Original) Ein Ort der Ruhe mit ganz viel Geschichte

  • 5/5 Helli M. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nativity scene with a difference, suggestions that have an impact, highly recommended (Original) Krippe mal anders, Anregungen, die nachwirken, sehr zu empfehlen

  • 5/5 Sonja S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just because of the ceiling frescos, it is worth taking a look. If you are lucky, someone will be there to shine a small obulus. There is usually also a small church tour. (Original) Allein schon wegen den Deckenfresken lohnt es sich, mal vorbeizuschauen. Wenn man Glück hat, ist auch jemand anwesend, um diese gegen einen kleinen Obulus anzustrahlen. Eine kleine Kirchenführung gibt es dann meistens auch.

  • 5/5 joe i. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small od (Original) Kleines einod

  • 5/5 Günter T. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, church. (Original) Wunderschön, Kirche.

  • 5/5 Elfi M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Like to go there as a Kölscher, totally the right place for this Kölsche nativity scene (Original) Gehen gerne dort hin als Kölscher, total richtiger Ort für diese Kölsche Krippe

  • 5/5 Eva H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wanted to see the crib (Original) Wollten Krippe sehen

  • 5/5 Dirk M. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The only Romanesque church in Cologne that was not destroyed in World War II. Therefore, the original ceiling frescoes are still completely preserved. Always nice and touching to visit this little church. (Original) Die einzige, im 2. Weltkrieg nicht zerstörte romanische Kirche in Köln. Daher sind die ursprünglichen Deckenfresken noch vollständig erhalten. Immer wieder schön und berührend, diese kleine Kirche zu besuchen.

  • 4/5 Björn W. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice old parish church of the fishermen. Only one of the 12 Romanesque churches in Cologne that was not bombed in WW2. Therefore, the ceiling frescoes are still preserved - unique! There are high water marks on the outside of the main portal ... Uih! (Original) Schöne alte Pfarrkirche der Fischer. Einzige der 12 romanischen Kirchen Kölns, die in WK2 nicht zerbombt wurde. Daher sind sie deckenfresken noch erhalten - einmalig! Draußen am Hauptportal sind hochwassermarken angezeichnet... Uih!

  • 5/5 JK m. 8 months ago on Google
    Wunderschöne kleine romanische Kirche mit tollen Fresken. Es gibt sogar ein 8seitiges Faltblatt in dem alles ausführlich beschrieben ist. Hier kann man im Vergleich zum Kölner Dom die Stille genießen.

  • 5/5 Ludwig H. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The text "beamed" on the church floor for Christmas gives hope ..... (Original) Der auf den Kirchenboden "gebeamte"Text zu Weihnachten lässt hoffen.....

  • 5/5 Andreas S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful old historic church (Original) Schöne alte historische Kirche

  • 5/5 M S. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    You have to see this nativity scene. It was built with so much love. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be built every year anymore, so do some research online before you arrive in vain. Unfortunately happened to me in 2022.

  • 5/5 Natalya M. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The church is one of the 12 Romanesque churches in Cologne. very beautiful and sincere with ancient frescoes on the ceiling and articles from 1420 of Mary, the patroness of sailors. recommend ❤ (Original) церковь входит в кольцо 12 романских церквей Кёльна. очень красивая и душевная со старинным фресками на потолке и статей 1420 года Марии покровительницы моряков. рекомендую ❤

  • 5/5 Isabella S. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place of stillness and tranquility. Always happy to come back there to take a few minutes off. (Original) Ein Ort der Stille und Beschaulichkeit. Komme immer wieder gerne dorthin, um paar Minuten Auszeit jzu nehmen.

  • 5/5 Peter Van R. 1 year ago on Google
    St - Maria in Lyskirchen is de kleinste van de 12 Romaanse kerken in Keulen en de enige die is gebouwd als parochiekerk. Ze ligt direct aan de Rijn , tussen de bruggen Deutz en Severin brüche. In de loop van haar bestaan , sinds het begin van de 13de- eeuw is er relatief weinig veranderd en was het de enige Romaanse kerk die tijdens Wereldoorlog Twee niet werd vernietigd. Centraal staan de bewaarde plafondschilderingen en muurschilderingen uit de 13de- eeuw. In het middenschip is een typologische cyclus volledig behouden met illustraties uit het oude en nieuwe testament. " De Mooie Madonna " is het bekendste werk in de kerk. An. Lynskirchen Iedere dag open van 10u - 18u.

  • 5/5 Dagmar B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful old church (Original) Wunderschöne alte Kirche

  • 5/5 Edward S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautifully landscaped courtyard. (Original) Prächtig bepflanzter Innenhof.

  • 5/5 Norbert S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very nice church. It is one of the twelve preserved Romanesque basilicas in Cologne's old town and is particularly notable for its preserved vaulted frescoes. It is easy to find: it is directly opposite the Malakoft tower. (at the Rheinauhafen, chocolate museum) (Original) Eine sehr schöne Kirche. Sie gehört zu den Zwölf erhaltenen romanischen Basiliken in der Kölner Altstadt und zeichnet sich besonders durch ihre erhaltenen Gewölbefresken ab. Sie ist leicht zu finden: sie liegt direkt gegenüber des Malakoffturmes. (am Rheinauhafen, Schokoladenmuseum)

  • 5/5 Danny D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful church. (Original) Schöne kirche.

  • 5/5 Christiane A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) it is a meditative place especially at Christmas time with the lovingly designed Cologne crib. (Original) es ist ein meditativer Ort besonders in der Weihnachtszeit mit der liebevoll gestalteten kölschen Krippe.

  • 5/5 Christa E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This crib is always beautiful to see (Original) Diese Krippe ist sehr schön immer wieder sehenswert

  • 5/5 Monika S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Today, on 24.11.19, I was here again in my favorite Romanesque church with the wonderful frescoes! You should have seen it yourself, it's worth it! My photos should show it. The bus stop of Bus 133 (Chocolate Museum) is just in front of it. I made a sketch that makes the squat building visible. Magnificent frescoes adorn the interior of the rather inconspicuous small Romanesque church from the 13th century, with flood marks outside. Inside on a fresco a real "Kölsch Jesus" - he stands in the "Bütt". An ancient pillar can also be seen. This time I saw the church from the Rhine - it was church of the boatmen & fisherman and lies on the Rhine bank - very nicely from the ship. (Original) Heute, am 24.11.19, war ich wieder hier in meiner romanischen Lieblings-Kirche mit den herrlichen Fresken! Man sollte sie selbst gesehen haben, es lohnt sich! Meine Fotos sollen es zeigen. Die Haltestelle von Bus 133 (Schokoladen-Museum) ist direkt davor. Ich machte eine Skizze, die den gedrungenen Baukörper sichtbar macht. Herrliche Fresken schmücken das Innere der außen eher unscheinbaren kleinen romanischen Kirche aus dem 13. Jahrhundert, mit Hochwasser-Marken außen. Innen auf einem Fresko ein echter „kölscher Jesus“ – er steht in der „Bütt“. Auch eine antike Säule ist zu sehen. Diesmal sah ich die Kirche vom Rhein her – sie war Kirche der Schiffer & Fischer und liegt am Rhein-Ufer – sehr schön vom Schiff aus.

  • 5/5 Andreas K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This church should not be missing on a crib tour !!! (Original) Diese Kirche sollte auf einem Krippenrundweg nicht fehlen!!!

  • 4/5 A N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Late Romanesque, close to the Rhine, no tourist masses, close to gauges and chocolate museum. Impressive, very old flood mark (Original) Spätromanisch, Nähe zum Rhein, keine Tourimassen, Nähe Pegel und Schokoladenmuseum. Beeindruckende, sehr alte Hochwassermarke

  • 5/5 Birgit H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Have had a very good experience (Original) Habe eine sehr gut Erfahrung gemacht

  • 4/5 Jürgen L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A really exceptional church (Original) Eine wirklich aussergewöhnliche Kirche

  • 5/5 Kl B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A Catholic community, in which your heart opens. (Original) Eine katholische Gemeinde, in der einem das Herz aufgeht.

  • 5/5 Tom W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful Schifferskirche in Cologne. With one of the most beautiful cribs in Cologne. It is always worth a visit. (Original) Eine sehr schöne Schifferskirche in Köln. Mit einer der schönsten Krippen Kölns. Ist immer ein Besuch wert.

  • 5/5 Judith R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Legendary Millieu crib (Original) Legendäre Millieu-Krippe

  • 5/5 Michael S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful church, invites to worship. A little off and not you overrun. Was nice.... (Original) Sehr schönes Gotteshaus, lädt zur Andacht ein. Etwas abseits und nicht du überlaufen. War schön....

  • 5/5 Jennifer K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice church! (Original) Sehr schöne Kirche!

  • 5/5 paul j. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Highly recommended the smallest church in Cologne with a unique milieu crib. (Original) Sehr empfehlenswert die kleinste kirche Köln mit einen einzigartigen milue Krippe.

  • 5/5 sibbel T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spiritual source (Original) Spirituelle Quelle

  • 5/5 Hagen von H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You should have seen it. Definitely worth a visit. (Original) Muß man gesehen haben. Ist auf jeden Fall einen Ausflug wert.

  • 5/5 Peter W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, small Gothic Schiffer church with great spiritual charisma. Services in great peace and density. (Original) Schöne, kleine gotische Schifferkirche mit großer spiritueller Ausstrahlung. Gottesdienste in großer Ruhe und Dichte.

  • 5/5 Holger H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hallelujah, not rushed (Original) Halleluja, nicht eingstürzt

  • 5/5 Keck D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful frescoes (Original) Fresques magnifiques

  • 5/5 Udo K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful Romanesque church, located directly on the Rhine. A look inside is worthwhile. (Original) Schöne romanische Kirche, direkt am Rhein gelegen. Ein Blick nach innen lohnt sich.

  • 5/5 Ute 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting Romanesque church! (Original) Sehenswerte romanische Kirche!

  • 5/5 Heinz F. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting church. (Original) Sehenswerte Kirche.

  • 5/5 Roland W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The church is known around Christmas for the milieu nativity set up there and is always worth seeing. (Original) Die Kirche ist um die Weihnachtszeit für die dort aufgebaute Milieukrippe bekannt und immer wieder sehenswert.

  • 3/5 Peter R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the smaller churches in Cologne (Original) Eine der kleineren Kirchen in Köln


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