Alt-Sankt Thomä, Soest

Name: Alt-Sankt Thomä
Address: 72 Thomästraße, Soest, Germany

#7 among attractions in Soest

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"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. Thomae of this church is explained to distinguish it from the nearby former monastery church Neu St. Thomae. The leaning spire of Alt St. Thomae occupies a special and eccentric place in the silhouette of Soest's church towers. With the expansion of the Romanesque building into an early Gothic hall church in the 13th century, Alt St. Thomae is one of the oldest Gothic church buildings in Germany. Alt St. Thomae is the only church in Soest located in the immediate vicinity of the city walls and is also the only one among the Soest churches that still has a church garden.

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 51°34'10"N, 8°6'56"E

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72 ThomästraßeSoest Germany

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Alt-Sankt Thomä – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1810 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Patrokli, Soest
9 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 miW
Church
Sankt Petri, Soest
10 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.
~1530 ftN
City gate
Osthofentor, Soest
8 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.
0.5 miSW
Tower
Kattenturm, Soest
12 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 ftNW
Church
Sankt Maria zur Höhe, Soest
10 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.
~1920 ftW
Church
Sankt Pauli, Soest
10 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum
Brunsteinkapelle, Soest
17 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.
0.5 miNW
Church
St. Maria zur Wiese, Soest
12 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...
0.8 miNE
51°34'34"N • 8°7'54"E
Kletterpark Soest, Soest
21 min walk • Climbing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alt-Sankt Thomä?

Nearby attractions include Osthofentor, Soest (8 min walk), St. Patrokli, Soest (9 min walk), Sankt Pauli, Soest (10 min walk), Sankt Maria zur Höhe, Soest (10 min walk).

How to get to Alt-Sankt Thomä by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alt-Sankt Thomä:

Bus

Archigymnasium • Lines: 569, S11 (2 min walk)
Glasergasse • Lines: 569, C1, R49, R51 (3 min walk)

Train

Soest (20 min walk)