Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Neubaukirche / The Neubau Church

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 30, 2022

1. Neubaukirche / The Neubau Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Kirche der alten Universität.
Erbaut von Georg Robin ab 1586
für Fürstbischof Julius Echter.
Straßenfront seit 1626 verändert.
Turmobergeschoß von A.Petrini 1696

(English translation:)

Church of the Old University.
Constructed for Prince-Bishop Julius Echter by Georg Robin in 1586.
Street-facing facade altered in 1626.
Upper level of the tower by A. Petrini in 1696.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1586.

Location. 49° 47.428′ N, 9° 55.93′ E. Marker is in Würzburg, Bayern (Bavaria). Marker is at the intersection of Schoenthalstrasse and Neubaustraße 9, on the right when traveling north on Schoenthalstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Neubaustraße 9, Würzburg BY 97070, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Die Erste Sternwart der Universität Würzburg / The First Observatory of the University of Würzburg (here, next to this marker); Antonius Neidhardt Graf von Gneisenau / Field Marshal Antonius Neidhardt, Count of Gneisenau

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johann Lukas Schönlein (about 90 meters away); Hof Groß von Trockau / Gross von Trockau Manor (about 120 meters away); Priesterseminar / Seminary (about 120 meters away); Former Synagogue (about 150 meters away); Die Erste Pizzeria in Deutschland / The First Pizzeria in Germany (about 180 meters away); Johann Peter Alexander Wagner (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Würzburg.

Also see . . . Neubaukirche - A Church turned Festive Assembly Hall (Julius-Maximilians-Universitaet Wuerzburg). A short but comprehensive history of the church provided by the JMU.

Excerpt: "In 1582, the University of Würzburg founder, Catholic Prince-Bishop Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn, decided that the university should also have its own church. Today, this church no longer serves as a house of prayer but as a location for university functions, concerts, and conferences. The name Neubaukirche (Newly Built Church) is said to be derived from the fact that in the 16th century, the university’s church was the
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 30, 2022

2. Neubaukirche / The Neubau Church and Marker
The marker is visible here just to the right of the church entrance.
new build in the city of Würzburg."

(Submitted on October 6, 2022.)

<i>Neubaukirche</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dr. Trenkler Co., Leipzig, 1904

3. Neubaukirche

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.