Sankt Maria zur Höhe, Soest

Name: Sankt Maria zur Höhe
Address: Am Hohnekirchhof 3, Soest, 59494, Germany

#6 among attractions in Soest

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St. Maria zur Höhe, also known as Hohnekirche, is an important church in Soest in terms of art history. It is considered one of the first hall churches.

The church is located somewhat off to the north of the old town of Soest. It is also called Hohnekirche to better distinguish it from the church of St. Maria zur Wiese. It is particularly remarkable as a building in terms of its structural arrangement and interior design, and also houses several artistic rarities. The building is listed as a historical monument.

The Protestant parish Maria zur Höhe belongs to the Protestant Church of Westphalia and has about 1800 members.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 51°34'27"N, 8°6'41"E

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Am Hohnekirchhof 3Soest 59494 Germany

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Sankt Maria zur Höhe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Patrokli, Sankt Petri, Osthofentor, Kattenturm.

~1160 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Patrokli, Soest
6 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Soest, Germany, St. Patrokli is a remarkable Catholic church that stands as a testament to the region's rich religious heritage. This architectural gem is not just a place of worship but also a point of interest for tourists seeking...
~1360 ftSW
Church
Sankt Petri, Soest
7 min walk • St. Petri is the oldest parish church in Soest and one of the oldest church foundations in Westphalia. Already at the end of the 8th century, a church building was erected on this site in connection with Charlemagne's mission to Saxony.
~1060 ftE
City gate
Osthofentor, Soest
6 min walk • The Osthofentor is a city gate of the Hanseatic city of Soest on the Hellweg, newly built in the period from 1594 to 1603. The sandstone building is the last surviving of formerly eight main gates and two side gates.
0.6 miS
Tower
Kattenturm, Soest
15 min walk • The Kattenturm in Soest is a fortified tower built in 1230. It is the only surviving fortified tower of the former inner city wall and is located south of the old town on Jakobi-Ulricher-Wall, not far west of Ulricher Tor.
~1960 ftSE
Church
Alt-Sankt Thomä, Soest
10 min walk • "Leaning Tower" is the colloquial name for the church of St. Thomae in Soest, founded in the 12th century in the course of the construction of the new archiepiscopal palace. The official name Alt St.
0.4 miSW
Church
Sankt Pauli, Soest
11 min walk • St. Pauli is a Gothic hall church in Soest. The three-bay hall church with the mighty tower on a square ground plan characterizes the townscape in the southwestern part of the city. It belongs to the Protestant St.
~1970 ftW
Museum
Brunsteinkapelle, Soest
10 min walk • The Brunstein Chapel is a listed former church building in the district town of Soest. It is the last of about 20 medieval civic chapels that once existed in Soest.
~530 ftNW
Church
St. Maria zur Wiese, Soest
3 min walk • The Protestant Wiesenkirche or Church of St. Maria zur Wiese in Soest is considered a perfectly formed Westphalian hall church. With an almost square ground plan, its interior gives the viewer the impression of a pure window front, supported by...
0.9 miE
51°34'34"N • 8°7'54"E
Kletterpark Soest, Soest
23 min walk • Climbing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sankt Maria zur Höhe?

Nearby attractions include St. Maria zur Wiese, Soest (3 min walk), Osthofentor, Soest (6 min walk), St. Patrokli, Soest (6 min walk), Sankt Petri, Soest (7 min walk).

How to get to Sankt Maria zur Höhe by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sankt Maria zur Höhe:

Bus

Marienkrankenhaus • Lines: 644, C7, R81, S11 (3 min walk)
Osthofentor/Kreishaus • Lines: 644, C7, R81, S11 (5 min walk)

Train

Soest (11 min walk)