Justinuskirche is what the Germans call the oldest building in the city of Frankfurt am Main and one of the oldest churches in the country. The decree for its construction was issued by Otgar, Archbishop of Mainz; work began in 826 and was completed in 850.
The Church of Saint Justin is located in the Höchst district, 10 kilometers from the historic center. The church "looks out" over the city, and behind it there is a blooming garden with medicinal herbs.
Despite the fact that the church has historical value, it underwent noticeable changes in different eras. In the Middle Ages, Gothic choirs, side chapels, and an altar appeared in the building, and the walls were painted with frescoes depicting various scenes.
Later, the church was complemented by a cross in the Baroque style, a preacher's pulpit in the Empire style, and statues of saints carved from wood. The appearance of the building reveals the influence of Carolingian architecture, which emerged in the empire of the same name during the reign of Charlemagne. He sought to revive stone construction and the traditions of Rome, which is why this period was called the "Carolingian Renaissance".
