The builders, employed by Jacob von Landshut in Herrnsheim erected the integrated new church building in Bechtolsheim between 1482 - 1492. It gives the impression of a compact building with high saddle-roof and separate belfry from the outside. The inside offers an overwhelming impression of space with a wide, light hall. The vault and nave are the same height and are covered with an arched ceiling in what seems to be endless rapport. We have to thank Philipp Kämmerer of Worms of Dahlberg for this creation. As spokesman and manager for the various noble families who had joint interests in the so called "Ganerbschaft" (inheritance laws) he could have negotiated this task. The completely preserved, richly decorated, wooden carvins signed by artist Erhat Valckener and the 1496 dated church pews provide the church with a special feature.

Simultankirche Bechtolsheim 1
Simultankirche Bechtolsheim