Sankt Petri, Soest

Name: Sankt Petri
Address: Petrikirchhof 10, Soest, 59494, Germany
Telephone: +49 2921 13000

#2 among attractions in Soest

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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.

St. Petri is the main church of the Protestant St. Petri-Pauli parish in Soest.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 51°34'17"N, 8°6'26"E

Address

Petrikirchhof 10Soest 59494 Germany

Contact

+49 2921 13000

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

Nearby attractions include: St. Patrokli, Osthofentor, Kattenturm, Sankt Maria zur Höhe.

~270 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Patrokli, Soest
2 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...
0.4 miNE
City gate
Osthofentor, Soest
11 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.
~1910 ftS
Tower
Kattenturm, Soest
10 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.
~1360 ftNE
Church
Sankt Maria zur Höhe, Soest
7 min walk • 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.
0.4 miE
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.
~950 ftS
Church
Sankt Pauli, Soest
5 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.
~1340 ftNW
Museum
Brunsteinkapelle, Soest
7 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.
~1370 ftN
Church
St. Maria zur Wiese, Soest
7 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...
1.1 miE
51°34'34"N • 8°7'54"E
Kletterpark Soest, Soest
28 min walk • Climbing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sankt Petri?

Nearby attractions include St. Patrokli, Soest (2 min walk), Sankt Pauli, Soest (5 min walk), Brunsteinkapelle, Soest (7 min walk), Sankt Maria zur Höhe, Soest (7 min walk).

How to get to Sankt Petri by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sankt Petri:

Bus

Puppenstraße • Lines: 530, 532, 569, C1, C2, C3, R49, R51, S11 (2 min walk)
Markt • Lines: 532, 569, C1, C2, C3, R49, R51 (2 min walk)

Train

Soest (13 min walk)