Sankt Johannes der Täufer, Kronach

Name: Sankt Johannes der Täufer
Address: Melchior-Otto-Platz 8, Kronach, 96317, Germany

#6 among attractions in Kronach

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The Roman Catholic city parish church of St. John the Baptist stands on the south side of Melchior-Otto-Platz in the Upper Franconian city of Kronach. The building, parts of which date back to as early as the 14th century and is now a listed building, is dedicated to St. John the Baptist.

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°14'24"N, 11°19'26"E

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Melchior-Otto-Platz 8Kronach 96317 Germany

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Sankt Johannes der Täufer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fröschbrunna Coaster, Festung Rosenberg, Fränkische Galerie, Christ Church.

1.1 miS
50°13'28"N • 11°19'19"E
Fröschbrunna Coaster, Kronach
28 min walk • Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Amusement ride
~1740 ftNE
Forts and castles
Festung Rosenberg, Kronach
9 min walk • Rosenberg Fortress is a hilltop castle surrounded by a Baroque fortification above the Upper Franconian town of Kronach. It is one of the best preserved fortresses in Bavaria and has never been taken by force in its long history, whose verifiable...
~1790 ftNE
Museum
Fränkische Galerie, Kronach
9 min walk • The Franconian Gallery in the Upper Franconian town of Kronach is a branch museum of the Bavarian National Museum in Munich. Opened on July 7, 1983, it is one of the first branches of the National Museum to be established as part of the Bavarian...
~870 ftE
Church
Christ Church, Kronach
5 min walk • The Christuskirche is a listed Evangelical Lutheran church building in the Upper Franconian town of Kronach.
~710 ftNE
Fountain
Michaelsbrunnen, Kronach
4 min walk • The Michaelsbrunnen is a listed fountain on the market square of the Upper Franconian town of Kronach.
~160 ftNE
Memorial
Ehrensäule, Kronach
1 min walk • The Column of Honor is a monument on Melchior Otto Square in the Upper Franconian town of Kronach.
~1060 ftN
Tower
Stadtturm, Kronach
6 min walk • The city tower is a part of the former fortifications of the Upper Franconian city of Kronach in Bavaria. It served as a watchtower and fire watch until the early 20th century.
~1310 ftE
Memorial
Johannes-Nepomuk-Statue, Kronach
7 min walk • The statue of St. John Nepomuk in Andreas-Limmer-Strasse in the Upper Franconian town of Kronach is a representation of St. John Nepomuk.
~590 ftSE
Church
Spitalkirche, Kronach
3 min walk • The Bürgerspital in the Upper Franconian town of Kronach is a social institution that probably originated towards the end of the 14th century. It originally served as a hostel for destitute transients and, from the 15th century, to accommodate and...
~180 ftS
Tower
Rosenturm, Kronach
1 min walk • The Rose Tower is a component of the former fortifications of the Upper Franconian town of Kronach in Bavaria. The listed four-story round tower is located on Marienplatz at the southern tip of Kronach's old town, also known as Obere Stadt Upper...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sankt Johannes der Täufer?

Nearby attractions include Ehrensäule, Kronach (1 min walk), Rosenturm, Kronach (1 min walk), Spitalkirche, Kronach (3 min walk), Michaelsbrunnen, Kronach (4 min walk).

How to get to Sankt Johannes der Täufer by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sankt Johannes der Täufer:

Bus

Auf der Schütt • Lines: 1 - Stadtbus Kronach Fahrrunde 2 (2 min walk)
Europabrücke/LGS • Lines: 1 - Stadtbus Kronach Fahrrunde 1, 1 - Stadtbus Kronach Fahrrunde 2 (4 min walk)

Train

Kronach (5 min walk)