Sankt Ignaz, Mainz

Name: Sankt Ignaz
Address: Kapuzinerstraße 40, Mainz, 55116, Germany
Telephone: +49 6131 224264

#46 among attractions in Mainz

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The Mainz parish church of St. Ignaz in Kapuzinerstraße is a neoclassical hall church. It was built from 1763 to 1774/75 under the Electoral-Mainzian building councilor and court stuccoer Johann Peter Jäger. It is dedicated to Ignatius of Antioch, a martyr and bishop of Antioch who died in 107 AD.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Classical architectureCoordinates: 49°59'45"N, 8°16'41"E

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Kapuzinerstraße 40Mainz 55116 Germany

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+49 6131 224264

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Sankt Ignaz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mainz Cathedral, Mainz Citadel, Osteiner Hof, St. Stephan.

~1380 ftNW
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0.4 miW
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0.4 miW
Chagall windows and a late-Gothic cloister
St. Stephan, Mainz
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0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
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~1610 ftNW
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~1610 ftNW
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St. John's Church, Mainz
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St. Christoph's Church, Mainz
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~1550 ftNW
Museum of the history of printing
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sankt Ignaz?

Nearby attractions include Holzturm, Mainz (3 min walk), Museum für Antike Schifffahrt, Mainz (5 min walk), Augustinerkirche, Mainz (5 min walk), Am Winterhafen, Mainz (6 min walk).

How to get to Sankt Ignaz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sankt Ignaz:

Bus

Holzturm/Fort-Malakoff-Park • Lines: 60, 61, 63, 90 (2 min walk)
Altstadt / Holzhof • Lines: 64, 65, 66, 71, 93 (3 min walk)

Train

Mainz Römisches Theater (5 min walk)
Mainz-Kastel (21 min walk)

Tram

Schillerplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (14 min walk)
Am Gautor • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (14 min walk)