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St. Johann Baptist, Jena

#24 among attractions in Jena

Church
St. Johann Baptist

Facts and practical information

The church of St. John Baptist was built in the 9th century before the city of Jena as an original parish.

The church was originally a Romanesque hall church with a choir rectangle and semicircular apse. The ribbed vault in the choir with the Christ's head as the keystone was the result of a first early reconstruction, the tower was added about 900 years later.

Coordinates: 50°55'49"N, 11°34'56"E
Address

Wagnergasse 34Jena 07745 Germany

Contact
+49 3641 52250
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Day trips

St. Johann Baptist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, Phyletisches Museum, Botanical Garden, Camsdorf Bridge.

  • ernst abbe sportfeld jena1 miS
  • phyletisches museum jena0.4 miS
  • botanical garden jena~800 ftNE
  • camsdorf bridge jena0.6 miE
  • johannistor jena~510 ftSE
  • optisches museum jena~1130 ftSW
  • jentower jena~740 ftSE
  • planetarium jena~460 ftNE
  • jena observatory~1790 ftS
  • romantikerhaus jena~1980 ftSE
  • volkshaus jena~1160 ftSW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Johann Baptist?

Nearby attractions include Planetarium Jena, Jena (3 min walk), Johannistor, Jena (3 min walk), Herrmann Schaeffer, Jena (3 min walk), University of Jena, Jena (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Johann Baptist by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Johann Baptist:

Tram
  • Ernst-Abbe Platz • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)
  • Holzmarkt • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)

Bus
  • Am Steiger • Lines: 16 (5 min walk)
  • Teichgraben • Lines: 10, 11, 12, 16, 43, 48 (6 min walk)

Train
  • Jena Paradies (12 min walk)
  • Jena West (14 min walk)

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