Kinderlehrkirche, Memmingen
Facts and practical information
The listed Children's Teaching Church is the former monastery church of the Memmingen Antonites in the Upper Swabian town of Memmingen in Bavaria. Built as a pseudo-basilica, the church was dedicated to St. Anthony and was called Antoniuskapelle until the Reformation. Its present name comes from its use as a teaching place for children during the service in St. Martin's Church opposite. Today it is best known for its frescoes by Bernhard Strigel and its neo-Gothic furnishings by Leonhard Vogt. It was used as a simultaneous church by the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch until its renovation in 2009. The last extensive renovation took place from 2009 to 2011.
Kinderlehrkirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St. Martin's church, MEWO Kunsthalle, Ulmer Tor, Westertor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Kinderlehrkirche by public transport?
Bus
- Schweizerberg • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 6 (3 min walk)
- Memmingen, Weinmarkt • Lines: 250 (3 min walk)
Train
- Memmingen (10 min walk)