Michaelsbrunnen, Kronach

Name: Michaelsbrunnen
Address: Kronach, Germany

#5 among attractions in Kronach

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The Michaelsbrunnen is a listed fountain on the market square of the Upper Franconian town of Kronach.

Named after the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of the city, the sandstone fountain was first mentioned in 1543. The octagonal fountain basin was renewed in 1588 by master stonemason Georg Link, the fountain pillar and the figure of the archangel on it were created in 1672 by Hans Philipp Langenhan, a native of Coburg.

On the sides of the fountain pillar are depictions of four faces. The face on the north side shows Duke Bernhard of Saxony-Weimar, who fought on the Swedish side in the Thirty Years' War and whose troops also attacked the town of Kronach, which belonged to the Catholic diocese of Bamberg, in 1633. The two women's faces on the east and west sides represent the duke's mistresses who accompanied him on his campaign.

Coordinates: 50°14'30"N, 11°19'31"E

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Michaelsbrunnen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fröschbrunna Coaster, Festung Rosenberg, Fränkische Galerie, Christ Church.

1.2 miS
50°13'28"N • 11°19'19"E
Fröschbrunna Coaster, Kronach
31 min walk • Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Amusement ride
~1040 ftNE
Forts and castles
Festung Rosenberg, Kronach
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~1080 ftNE
Museum
Fränkische Galerie, Kronach
6 min walk • The Franconian Gallery in the Upper Franconian town of Kronach is a branch museum of the Bavarian National Museum in Munich. Opened on July 7, 1983, it is one of the first branches of the National Museum to be established as part of the Bavarian...
~570 ftSE
Church
Christ Church, Kronach
3 min walk • The Christuskirche is a listed Evangelical Lutheran church building in the Upper Franconian town of Kronach.
~710 ftSW
Church
Sankt Johannes der Täufer, Kronach
4 min walk • The Roman Catholic city parish church of St. John the Baptist stands on the south side of Melchior-Otto-Platz in the Upper Franconian city of Kronach. The building, parts of which date back to as early as the 14th century and is now a listed...
~550 ftSW
Memorial
Ehrensäule, Kronach
3 min walk • The Column of Honor is a monument on Melchior Otto Square in the Upper Franconian town of Kronach.
~370 ftN
Tower
Stadtturm, Kronach
2 min walk • The city tower is a part of the former fortifications of the Upper Franconian city of Kronach in Bavaria. It served as a watchtower and fire watch until the early 20th century.
~1100 ftSE
Memorial
Johannes-Nepomuk-Statue, Kronach
6 min walk • The statue of St. John Nepomuk in Andreas-Limmer-Strasse in the Upper Franconian town of Kronach is a representation of St. John Nepomuk.
~1170 ftS
Church
Spitalkirche, Kronach
6 min walk • The Bürgerspital in the Upper Franconian town of Kronach is a social institution that probably originated towards the end of the 14th century. It originally served as a hostel for destitute transients and, from the 15th century, to accommodate and...
~870 ftSW
Tower
Rosenturm, Kronach
5 min walk • The Rose Tower is a component of the former fortifications of the Upper Franconian town of Kronach in Bavaria. The listed four-story round tower is located on Marienplatz at the southern tip of Kronach's old town, also known as Obere Stadt Upper...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Michaelsbrunnen?

Nearby attractions include Stadtturm, Kronach (2 min walk), Ehrensäule, Kronach (3 min walk), Christ Church, Kronach (3 min walk), Sankt Johannes der Täufer, Kronach (4 min walk).

How to get to Michaelsbrunnen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Michaelsbrunnen:

Bus

Auf der Schütt • Lines: 1 - Stadtbus Kronach Fahrrunde 2 (3 min walk)
Kronach Busbahnhof • Lines: 1 - Stadtbus Kronach Fahrrunde 1, 1 - Stadtbus Kronach Fahrrunde 2 (7 min walk)

Train

Kronach (8 min walk)