St. Maria in Lyskirchen

The well-preserved late-Romanesque vault and wall murals dating back to the 13th century are the special features of the small church of »St. Maria in Lyskirchen«. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are depicted, which typologically contrast with each other. The murals were rediscovered around 1880, and restored up to 1977.

St. Maria in Lyskirchen
Address:	An Lyskirchen 10 50676 Cologne
Phone:	0221/211713
Fax:	0221/2403432
E-Mail:	pfarrbuero@lyskirchen.de
Opening hours:	Mon. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Remarks:	groups please make an appointment
Milestones
948	First mention of a church on this site
11th century	The church built on this site became the property of the lord of the manor, Lysolfus, therefore the name Lyskirchen
1210-20	Today's building was constructed
17th century	Smaller changes were undertaken, such as an enlargement of the windows
1939-45	»St. Maria in Lyskirchen« survived the Second World War almost undamaged

Also noteworthy in the only Romanesque parish church in the city centre is the font dating back to the 13th century and the graceful Mother of God above the high altar.