Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander, Aschaffenburg

Name: Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander
Address: Stiftsgasse 1a, Aschaffenburg, 63741, Germany
Telephone: +49 6021 22420

#5 among attractions in Aschaffenburg

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander, Aschaffenburg

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The Kollegiatsstift St. Peter und Alexander is a Catholic church located in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany. It is the town's oldest church, established in the 10th century, dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Alexander. The main building was built as a Roman basilica, while other phases were built in the early Gothic style. The current structure is a cruciform basilica, reflecting a variety of styles including a Romanesque nave from the 12th century and a 15th-century tower. ()

Local name: St. Peter und Alexander Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 49°58'25"N, 9°8'47"E

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Stiftsgasse 1aAschaffenburg 63741 Germany

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+49 6021 22420

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Day trips

Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Johannisburg, Pompejanum, Staatsgalerie Aschaffenburg, Naturwissenschaftliches Museum.

~1440 ftNW
Early 17th century castle complex
Schloss Johannisburg, Aschaffenburg
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0.5 miNW
Museum
Pompejanum, Aschaffenburg
14 min walk • The Pompejanum is a unique architectural gem nestled in the picturesque city of Aschaffenburg, Germany. This palace, an exquisite replica of a Roman villa, was commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria in the 19th century.
~1430 ftNW
Museum
Staatsgalerie Aschaffenburg, Aschaffenburg
7 min walk • The Staatsgalerie Aschaffenburg is an art museum in Schloss Johannisburg in Aschaffenburg, Germany. With some 368 paintings, it is the largest of the galleries outside Munich making up the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
~400 ftE
Museum
Naturwissenschaftliches Museum, Aschaffenburg
2 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Aschaffenburg is a natural history museum located in the historical Schönborner Hof in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany.
0.6 miE
49°58'31"N • 9°9'36"E
Gentilhaus, Aschaffenburg
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Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Peter und Alexander, Aschaffenburg
1 min walk • The Kollegiatsstift St. Peter und Alexander is a Catholic church located in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany. It is the town's oldest church, established in the 10th century, dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Alexander.
~1040 ftE
Church
Sandkirche, Aschaffenburg
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~640 ftW
Church
Zu unseren lieben Frau, Aschaffenburg
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~250 ftW
49°58'25"N • 9°8'43"E
City Hall, Aschaffenburg
2 min walk • City hall
~560 ftW
49°58'27"N • 9°8'39"E
Stadttheater Aschaffenburg, Aschaffenburg
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~1020 ftSE
Church
Spitalkirche St. Katharina, Aschaffenburg
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander?

Nearby attractions include St. Peter und Alexander, Aschaffenburg (1 min walk), City Hall, Aschaffenburg (2 min walk), Naturwissenschaftliches Museum, Aschaffenburg (2 min walk), Stadttheater Aschaffenburg, Aschaffenburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander:

Bus

Freihofsplatz • Lines: 4, 53/Bg2, 54/Bg3, 62 (2 min walk)
Löherstraße • Lines: 53/Bg2, 54/Bg3, 6 (2 min walk)

Train

Aschaffenburg Süd (12 min walk)
Aschaffenburg Hbf (13 min walk)