St Remigius' Church

St Remigius’ Church is one of the earliest Merovingian church foundations on the Middle Rhine. Its documentary evidence dates back to the year 741, and archaeological excavations in 2010-2013 proved that it was built in the second half of the 7th century. The 23 metre long stone building was erected on an existing Merovingian burial ground and initially served as a cemetery church for the nearby settlement. The discovery of a rare early medieval baptismal font in the church tower suggests that the church was given the status of a parish church shortly after its construction.
Following the construction of the imperial palace in Ingelheim at the end of the 8th century, Charlemagne (747/48-814) and his successors used St. Remigius Church, 400 metres away, as a palatine church. The prestigious sacred building offered enough space for church synods or ceremonial coronations. Today, only underground remains of the Merovingian church can be found. The tower dates back to the 12th/13th century, while the baroque nave was built in 1739/40. The baptismal font can be viewed as part of a guided tour.