Providenzkirche, Heidelberg

Name: Providenzkirche
Address: Hauptstr. 90 a, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany

#51 among attractions in Heidelberg

Church, Historical place

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The Providenzkirche is a Protestant church on the main street in the old town of Heidelberg. Until the church union of 1821, it was the church of the Lutheran congregation, while the Reformed congregation gathered in the Heiliggeistkirche.

The church was named "Monument of the Month February 2020" by the Denkmalstiftung Baden-Württemberg.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°24'39"N, 8°42'7"E

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Hauptstr. 90 aHeidelberg 69117 Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Heidelberg, Heiliggeistkirche, Heidelberg Bridge Monkey, Riesenstein - Kakerlakenhockerwand.

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16th-century ruined castle on a hillside
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Church with scenic views from the tower
Heiliggeistkirche, Heidelberg
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~1980 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Heidelberg Bridge Monkey, Heidelberg
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49°24'27"N • 8°42'16"E
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Dokumentations- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Sinti und Roma, Heidelberg
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49°24'39"N • 8°42'57"E
Deutsches Apotheken-Museum, Heidelberg
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President Friedrich Ebert Memorial, Heidelberg
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~280 ftNE
Museum
Kurpfälzisches Museum, Heidelberg
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0.4 miNE
Bridge, Historical place
Alte Brücke, Heidelberg
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gaisberg, Heidelberg
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Providenzkirche?

Nearby attractions include Evangelische Altstadtgemeinde Heiliggeist-Providenz Gemeindehaus, Heidelberg (1 min walk), Kurpfälzisches Museum, Heidelberg (2 min walk), Theater & Orchester Heidelberg, Heidelberg (2 min walk), Church of the Redeemer, Heidelberg (3 min walk).

How to get to Providenzkirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Providenzkirche:

Bus

Stadthalle • Lines: 35 (4 min walk)
Peterskirche • Lines: 30 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Stadthalle • Lines: Neckarfähre (4 min walk)
Alte Brücke • Lines: Neckarfähre (10 min walk)

Tram

Bismarckplatz • Lines: 22, 23, 26 (11 min walk)
Seegarten • Lines: 21, 22, 23 (14 min walk)

Train

Station Kornmarkt (12 min walk)
Schloss (13 min walk)