Nikolauskapelle, Esslingen

Name: Nikolauskapelle
Address: Innere Brücke, Esslingen, 73728, Germany

#20 among attractions in Esslingen

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St. Nicholas Chapel in Esslingen am Neckar is located on the Inner Bridge and is the only surviving one of 17 chapels in the city.

The Gothic chapel with a bell gable was built around 1300 and is considered the oldest structure on the bridge. It was first mentioned in a document in 1350. It stands on the west side of the bridge and is connected to the Maille by stairs. The chapel was originally dedicated to the patron saint of boatmen and rafters St. Nicholas.

In the 16th century it was converted into a sales stand. Between 1822 and 1848 the first workshop of the Friedr. Dick file factory was located in the building. From 1880 the town's beautification association used the St. Nicholas Chapel as a repository of antiquities. Since 1956 it has served as a memorial to the victims of National Socialism. The chapel is closed on the street side by a grille that allows a view into the interior. An inscription above the opening indicates its current use.

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 48°44'27"N, 9°18'23"E

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Innere BrückeEsslingen 73728 Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: Merkel'sches Schwimmbad, Stadtkirche St. Dionys, Neckarfreibad, Württembergische Landesbühne Esslingen.

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Church
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48°43'52"N • 9°18'57"E
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~620 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
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Villa Merkel, Esslingen
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~1720 ftNE
Forts and castles
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Cemetery
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~380 ftSE
Park
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City gate
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~890 ftN
Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nikolauskapelle?

Nearby attractions include Maille, Esslingen (2 min walk), Stadtkirche St. Dionys, Esslingen (3 min walk), Württembergische Landesbühne Esslingen, Esslingen (4 min walk), Münster St. Paul, Esslingen (5 min walk).

How to get to Nikolauskapelle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nikolauskapelle:

Bus

Marktplatz • Lines: 102, 103, 105, 108, 109, 110, 122 (6 min walk)
Hochschule • Lines: 111, 112 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Pliensauturm • Lines: 101, 118 (6 min walk)
Schelztor • Lines: 101 (6 min walk)

Train

Esslingen (9 min walk)
Oberesslingen (31 min walk)