Grafenwöhr in Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Pfarrkirche Mariä-Himmelfahrt / St. Mary’s Assumption Church

Photographed By James Hulse, February 14, 2024

1. Pfarrkirche Mariä-Himmelfahrt / St. Mary’s Assumption Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ostchor und Turmuntergeschoß 14. Jh.
Langhaus von 1836
Innenausstattung um 1725
von Michael Doser English Translation:
East choir and tower basement 14th century.
Nave from 1836.
Interior design around 1725
by Michael Doser

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1725.

Location. 49° 43.264′ N, 11° 54.37′ E. Marker is in Grafenwöhr, Bayern (Bavaria), in Neustadt an der Waldnaab. Marker is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Wolf-Dietrich-Mayr-Straße, on the right when traveling east on Marktplatz. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktpl 20, Grafenwöhr BY 92655, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rathaus / City Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stadtmühle / Town Mill (about 120 meters away); Unseren helden / Our Heroes (about 120 meters away); Alter Pfarrhof / Old Rectory (about

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210 meters away); Felsmühle / Rock Mill (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); From Netzaberg Village to the Town of Netzaberg / Vom Dorf Netzaberg zur Stadt Netzaberg (approx. 3.5 kilometers away); Josephsthal (approx. 5 kilometers away); Pfarrkirche St. Laurentius / Parish Church of St. Lawrence (approx. 6.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grafenwöhr.

Also see . . . Historic city tour. Stadt Grafenwoehr

In 1361, the city of Grafenwoehr seems to appear from nowhere in official documents. Strangely enough, being granted the privileges of a town is the first time it is mentioned in an official document.

The relaxing city tour through the old town and up on Annaberg hill takes you to Grafenwoehr’s sights and most beautiful places and presents centuries of the history of the city.

(Submitted on February 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The front door of the Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 14, 2024

2. The front door of the Church and Marker

The church tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 14, 2024

3. The church tower

The view of the St. Mary’s Assumption Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 14, 2024

4. The view of the St. Mary’s Assumption Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.