Church of St. Michael, Fulda

Name: Church of St. Michael
Address: Michaelsberg 1, Fulda, 36037, Germany
Telephone: +49 661 1021813

#2 among attractions in Fulda

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Romanesque architecture, Carolingian architecture

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St. Michael's Church in Fulda, Hesse, is considered to be the oldest replica of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Germany, built in the Carolingian architectural style on behalf of abbot Eigil in the years. It served as a burial chapel to Fulda monastery founded in 744, which was one of the prominent cultural centres of the early Middle Ages. St. Michael stands in the neighbourhood of Fulda cathedral, and the architect was probably the monk Racholf. The rotunda and crypt remain preserved from this time. In the 10th and 11th century, the church was extended from the rotunda, and a west tower was built. In 1618 the roof over the rotunda was rebuilt with a conical roof, and in 1715 – 1716 a chapel was added to the north side. It was restored in 1853. Wall paintings in the interior date from the 11th century. ()

Local name: Michaelskirche Coordinates: 50°33'17"N, 9°40'20"E

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Michaelsberg 1Fulda 36037 Germany

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+49 661 1021813

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Church of St. Michael – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fulda Cathedral, Stadtschloss, St. Mary's Abbey, Stadtpfarrkirche St. Blasius.

~270 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Fulda Cathedral, Fulda
2 min walk • Fulda Cathedral, a majestic baroque-style church, stands at the heart of the German city of Fulda. This grand cathedral is not only a key religious site but also an architectural marvel that attracts numerous visitors each year.
~1050 ftE
Forts and castles, Palace, History museum
Stadtschloss, Fulda
6 min walk • The baroque Fulda City Palace was built between 1706 and 1714 by Johann Dientzenhofer as the residence of the Fulda prince abbots and later the prince bishops.
~1350 ftSE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary's Abbey, Fulda
7 min walk • St. Mary's Abbey is a Benedictine nunnery in Fulda, Hesse, Germany. The St. Mary's Abbey was founded in 1626. The first decades were very troubled as a result of the Thirty Years' War: the sisters often had to flee from enemy troops and the abbey was looted several times.
~1560 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Stadtpfarrkirche St. Blasius, Fulda
8 min walk • The Catholic city parish church of St. Blasius in Fulda was built between 1771 and 1785 in the Baroque style according to the plans of the Jesuit brother Johann Andreas Anderjoch. It is the home of the inner city parish of St.
0.7 miNW
50°33'32"N • 9°39'32"E
Tümpelgarten, Fulda
17 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
~310 ftS
Monastery
Fulda monastery, Fulda
2 min walk • The Abbey of Fulda, from 1221 the Princely Abbey of Fulda and from 1752 the Prince-Bishopric of Fulda, was a Benedictine abbey and ecclesiastical principality centered on Fulda, in the present-day German state of Hesse.
0.4 miS
Church
Heilig Geist, Fulda
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1 miNE
Universities and schools
Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Fulda
25 min walk • Fulda University of Applied Sciences is located in the city of Fulda, within the Fulda district of Hesse, southwest Germany. Formerly known as Fachhochschule Fulda, it was founded as the fifth state University of Applied Sciences in Hesse in 1974.
~1940 ftSE
Town, Baroque architecture, Universities and schools
University of Fulda, Fulda
10 min walk • The University of Fulda, was founded in 1734 by Adolphus von Dalberg and existed until 1805. Most of the students and professors were Catholic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of St. Michael open?

Church of St. Michael is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. Michael?

Nearby attractions include Fulda Cathedral, Fulda (2 min walk), Fulda monastery, Fulda (2 min walk), Stadtschloss, Fulda (6 min walk), St. Mary's Abbey, Fulda (7 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. Michael by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. Michael:

Bus

Paulustor • Lines: 1, 5, 591, At 12 (3 min walk)
Dom • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 (3 min walk)

Train

Fulda (14 min walk)