Herz-Jesu-Kirche

Mayen

The "Herz-Jesu" church is at the bottom of the large and massive Genoveva castle.
The building time is unbelievable:
ground stone was layed at the 12th June 1911, finished after 13 months at the 13th July 1912.

The astonishing building is minted with 5 towers. Both the clock towers have a high of 43 m and can be seen from far away.

You will have a great view of the church from the Genoveva castle.

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Opening hours

From April 24th to February 1st
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Place

Mayen

Contact

Tourist-Information Mayen
Boemundring 6
56727 Mayen
Phone: (0049) 2651 903004

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