St Martin's Church, Linz

Name: St Martin's Church
Address: Linz, Austria
Telephone: +43 732 777454

#34 among attractions in Linz

Church, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

St. Marcin, the oldest Roman Catholic church in Linz, according to some sources in Austria. The oldest mention comes from 799, built of materials obtained from Roman buildings, including 10 Roman tombstones were used. In the Middle Ages, Gothic windows and portals and a presbytery were built. On the north wall of the church, the 15th-century frescoes depicting the Mother of God.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 48°18'16"N, 14°16'46"E

Address

Innenstadt (Altstadtviertel)Linz Austria

Contact

+43 732 777454

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St Martin's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ursuline Church of St. Michael, New Cathedral, Ars Electronica Center, Old Cathedral.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Martin's Church?

Nearby attractions include Linz State Theatre, Linz (5 min walk), Atelierhaus Salzamt, Linz (6 min walk), Church of the Minor Friars, Linz (8 min walk), University of Art and Design Linz, Linz (9 min walk).

How to get to St Martin's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Martin's Church:

Bus

Theater • Lines: 26, 27 (4 min walk)
Klammstraße • Lines: 27 (5 min walk)

Tram

Hauptplatz • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 50, N82 (9 min walk)
Taubenmarkt • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, N82 (11 min walk)

Train

Linz Urfahr (14 min walk)
Linz main station (29 min walk)