Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Saarbrücken

Name: Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Address: Gerberstraße 31, Saarbrücken, Germany

#6 among attractions in Saarbrücken

Church, Top attraction, Baroque architecture

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Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Saarbrücken

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The Basilica of St. John the Baptist also called Saarbrücken Basilica Is a catholic basilica located in the market of St. John in Saarbrücken in Germany. ()

Local name: Basilika St. Johann Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 49°14'6"N, 6°59'48"E

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Gerberstraße 31Mitte (St. Johan)Saarbrücken Germany

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Basilica of St. John the Baptist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ludwigskirche, Saarbrücken Castle, Ludwigsparkstadion, Europa-Gallerie.

0.5 miW
Church, Baroque architecture
Ludwigskirche, Saarbrücken
13 min walk • Ludwigskirche in Old Saarbrücken, Germany, is a Lutheran baroque-style church. It is the symbol of the city and is considered to be one of the most important Protestant churches in Germany, along with the Dresden Frauenkirche and the St.
0.4 miSW
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture, Cafe
Saarbrücken Castle, Saarbrücken
10 min walk • Saarbrücken Castle is a Baroque château in Saarbrücken, the capital of Saarland. It is located in the district of Alt-Saarbrücken on the left bank of the Saar. Earlier, a medieval castle and a Renaissance castle stood on the same site.
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport complex, Sport
Ludwigsparkstadion, Saarbrücken
28 min walk • Ludwigsparkstadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Saarbrücken, Germany. It was built in 1953 and holds 35,303 people. After renovation from 2016 to 2021 which costs about € 46,5 million, the capacity is reduced to around 16,000 seats.
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Europa-Gallerie, Saarbrücken
11 min walk • Europa-Galerie Saarbrücken or more rarely Europagalerie Saarbrücken is a shopping center in Saarbrücken. It is operated by Sierra Germany GmbH in Düsseldorf.
~1820 ftSE
49°13'53"N • 7°0'7"E
Kletterzentrum Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken
9 min walk • Climbing
~1900 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Saarland Museum, Saarbrücken
10 min walk • The Saarland Museum is an art museum in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany. It is spread across three sites, each with a different specialism.
0.4 miSW
Memorial
Platz des Unsichtbaren Mahnmals, Saarbrücken
10 min walk • The Platz des Unsichtbaren Mahnmals – or in English, the Place of the Invisible Memorial – is a memorial to Jewish cemeteries. It is located in Saarbrücken, capital of the German state of the Saarland. To the visitor, the memorial is completely invisible – it only appears as a sign at the place, reading "Platz des Unsichtbaren Mahnmals".
~1700 ftS
Universities and schools
Hochschule für Musik Saar, Saarbrücken
9 min walk • The Hochschule für Musik Saar is a conservatory of music in Saarbrücken, Germany and dates back to 1947. From 1994 until 2002, it was named Hochschule des Saarlandes für Musik und Theater. Since 2012, the rector is Prof. Wolfgang Mayer.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Congresshalle, Saarbrücken
12 min walk • The Kongreßhalle is a concert hall located in Saarbrücken, Germany, which was designed by German architect Dieter Oesterlen. The main hall can seat 1,300 and can hold 1,800 for standing events. The Kongreßhalle opened in 1967 and was expanded and moved to new premises in 1995.
~1430 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Saarländisches Staatstheater, Saarbrücken
7 min walk • Theater Saarbrücken, officially Saarländisches Staatstheater since 1971, is the state theatre of Saarland in its capital Saarbrücken, Germany. It has several divisions and offers annually around 30 new productions in around 700 events for more than 200,000 people. Its venues are Großes Haus, Alte Feuerwache, Congresshalle and sparte4.
~800 ftS
49°13'58"N • 6°59'49"E
Stadtgalerie Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken
4 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of St. John the Baptist?

Nearby attractions include Rathaus St. Johann, Saarbrücken (1 min walk), Stadtgalerie Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken (4 min walk), War Memorial, Saarbrücken (6 min walk), Alte Brücke, Saarbrücken (7 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of St. John the Baptist by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of St. John the Baptist:

Bus

Rathaus • Lines: 101, 102, 103, 104, 107, 109, 110, 111, 121, 122, 125, 129, 150, 175 (1 min walk)

Tram

Johanneskirche (2 min walk)
Landwehrplatz (6 min walk)

Train

Saarbrücken Central Station (13 min walk)
Saarbrücken Ost (27 min walk)