Marienstiftskirche, Lich

Name: Marienstiftskirche
Address: Kirchgasse 12, Lich, 35423, Germany

#1 among attractions in Lich

Top attraction, Church, Gothic architecture

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The Marienstiftskirche is a Lutheran three-aisled hall church in Lich, Middle Hesse, Germany. It was built between 1510 and 1537, making it the last Late Gothic hall church to be built in Hesse. The architectural style straddles the transition between Gothic and Renaissance. It is a Hessian heritage site and contains objects of national art historical significance. The neighbouring Stadtturm, with its historic triple peal serves as a clocktower for the Marienstiftskirche. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°31'13"N, 8°49'9"E

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Kirchgasse 12Lich 35423 Germany

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Münzenberg Castle, Limes, Arnsburg Abbey, Evangelische Kirche Villingen.

5.1 miS
Historical place, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Münzenberg Castle, Münzenberg
131 min walk • Perched on a basalt outcrop above the quaint town of Münzenberg in Germany, the striking ruins of Münzenberg Castle beckon history enthusiasts and tourists alike. A historical gem, this castle is often referred to as the "Wetterau Inkpot" due to its distinctive twin...
5.5 miW
Archaeological site
Limes
142 min walk • The Wetterau Limes is the name given in the field of historical research to that part of the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes which enclosed the region that became known later as the Wetterau in the German state of Hesse.
2.2 miSW
Monastery
Arnsburg Abbey
56 min walk • Arnsburg Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery near Lich in the Wetterau, Hesse, Germany. It was founded by monks from Eberbach Abbey in 1174.
5.3 miE
Church
Evangelische Kirche Villingen
137 min walk • The Protestant church in Villingen, a district of Hungen in the district of Giessen, consists of three structures, a square choir tower from the 13th century, a polygonal choir end in the east from the 14th century and the rectangular nave from the...
~1990 ftS
Brewery, Nightlife
Licher Privatbrauerei, Lich
10 min walk • Licher is a brewery in Lich, Germany. With 250 employees, the brewery is the largest in Lich. "Licher Beer" has been market leader since 1988 in Hessen and is known to be one of the top 20 beers in the German beer market.
6.7 miNW
50°34'34"N • 8°41'43"E
Universitätsbibliothek, Gießen
170 min walk • Library
6.7 miNW
50°34'33"N • 8°41'36"E
Dezentrale Fachbibliothek Geschichte, Gießen
172 min walk • Library
0.4 miN
Ruins
Burg Warnsberg, Lich
11 min walk • Warnsberg Castle, also called Wernsberg Castle, is a ruin of a hilltop castle near Lich in the district of Giessen in Hesse, Germany.
6.8 miNW
Basketball court, Sport, Sport venue
Sporthalle Gießen-Ost, Gießen
175 min walk • Sporthalle Gießen-Ost is an indoor sporting arena located in Gießen, Germany. The gym was built in the 1960s both as the gym of a nearby high school as well as the gym for the city's professional basketball team, the Giessen 46ers. In 2006, the arena was renovated and holds now a capacity of 4,003 people.
6.8 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Waldstadion, Gießen
173 min walk • Waldstadion is a 4,999-capacity stadium located in Giessen, Germany. It is home to FC Gießen. The stadium has also been used for major rock concerts and festivals.
4.7 miSE
Locality
Hungen
121 min walk • In addition to its historical attractions, Hungen offers plenty of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. The surrounding countryside is perfect for hiking and cycling, with scenic trails that wind through lush forests and rolling hills.