The church has become a symbol of the area. The tower, which is over 60 m high, tells of the importance of the place, which once had city rights. The three-aisled church was built within a short period of time between 1431 and around 1475. Its founders were the last Count of Veldenz and his son-in-law, who established a new line of the Wittelsbach family with the Simmern-Zweibrücken family. The founding plaque (two angels with chalices) placed prominently above the entrance is also a reminder of the pilgrimage to the Holy Blood that flourished in the 15th century. Three different master builders have shaped the building, which blends into a harmonious overall picture. The high, completely windowed chancel, which started with, shows a relationship to Madern Gerthener's buildings. The short, wide nave, which includes parts of the previous building as a stepped hall, points to a Lower Rhine master. The fortress-like tower with an elegant finish next to the city wall is attributed to Nikolaus Eseler (Source: Liebfrauenland - Gothic in Rheinhessen) May to October: Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The church key is available from the parish office.
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