St. Kilian and George’s Chapel

The Catholic parish church of St. Kilian is another landmark of the town.
Especially striking is its tall church tower with Gothic elements, majestically rising above the rooftops of Röttingen.

The church’s history dates back to the year 1103, though most of the current structure was built in the 13th century.

Over time, the church was expanded and remodeled several times; the most recent addition was the side aisle, built in 1923. Inside the church, the combination of different architectural styles is immediately noticeable.

A highlight is the magnificent high altar from 1780. It is complemented by four elaborately designed side altars and a richly carved pulpit.

Next to the pulpit is a painting depicting the Adoration of the Magi, believed to be from the school of Rubens.
Numerous epitaphs inside and around the church complete the picture.

At the edge of the Röttingen cemetery stands St. George’s Chapel. According to an inscription above the entrance, construction began in 1588, and the chapel was consecrated in 1595.
The coats of arms of Prince-Bishop Julius Echter and the town of Röttingen frame the finely carved sandstone relief. Inside, the baroque altar and the gallery opposite create a special atmosphere.
Beneath the gallery stands a devotional column (Bildstock) from 1463, making it one of the oldest of its kind in the region.