Sandkirche, Aschaffenburg

Name: Sandkirche
Address: Aschaffenburg, Germany

#9 among attractions in Aschaffenburg

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The pilgrimage church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, colloquially Sandkirche - "Ecclesia ad album Lilium - Church of the White Lily" is a votive church in Aschaffenburg and pilgrimage church on Route 1 - West Loop, Station 9, of the Franconian Marian Way.

Among the Catholic churches of Aschaffenburg, the Sandkirche occupies a special position. It is neither a parish church nor a monastery church. As a votive church, it was vowed and built in honor of the Mother of Sorrows.

Coordinates: 49°58'26"N, 9°9'3"E

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Day trips

Sandkirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Johannisburg, Pompejanum, Staatsgalerie Aschaffenburg, Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander.

0.4 miW
Early 17th century castle complex
Schloss Johannisburg, Aschaffenburg
11 min walk • Schloss Johannisburg, a majestic castle nestled in the heart of Aschaffenburg, Germany, is a testament to the grandeur of Renaissance architecture. Constructed from red sandstone between 1605 and 1614, this stately edifice was once the second residence of the Prince...
0.7 miW
Museum
Pompejanum, Aschaffenburg
18 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.
0.4 miW
Museum
Staatsgalerie Aschaffenburg, Aschaffenburg
11 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.
~1040 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander, Aschaffenburg
6 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.
~650 ftW
Museum
Naturwissenschaftliches Museum, Aschaffenburg
4 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Aschaffenburg is a natural history museum located in the historical Schönborner Hof in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany.
0.4 miE
49°58'31"N • 9°9'36"E
Gentilhaus, Aschaffenburg
11 min walk • Museum
~1040 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Peter und Alexander, Aschaffenburg
6 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.
~1680 ftW
Church
Zu unseren lieben Frau, Aschaffenburg
9 min walk • Our Lady, often just called Our Lady Parish Church, is the oldest parish church in Aschaffenburg.
~1290 ftW
49°58'25"N • 9°8'43"E
City Hall, Aschaffenburg
7 min walk • City hall
~1570 ftW
49°58'27"N • 9°8'39"E
Stadttheater Aschaffenburg, Aschaffenburg
8 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~840 ftS
Church
Spitalkirche St. Katharina, Aschaffenburg
5 min walk • The Spitalkirche St. Katharina was built in 1848 as a hall church in Romanesque-Classical style. Today, the Romanian Orthodox parish Presentation of the Lord Aschaffenburg celebrates its services there.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sandkirche?

Nearby attractions include Naturwissenschaftliches Museum, Aschaffenburg (4 min walk), Spitalkirche St. Katharina, Aschaffenburg (5 min walk), Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander, Aschaffenburg (6 min walk), St. Peter und Alexander, Aschaffenburg (6 min walk).

How to get to Sandkirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sandkirche:

Bus

Sandkirche • Lines: 12 (1 min walk)
Freihofsplatz • Lines: 4, 53/Bg2, 54/Bg3, 62 (5 min walk)

Train

Aschaffenburg Süd (11 min walk)
Aschaffenburg Hochschule (11 min walk)