Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz in Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Pfarrkirche St. Laurentius / Parish Church of St. Lawrence

Photographed By James Hulse, February 15, 2024

1. Pfarrkirche St. Laurentius / Parish Church of St. Lawrence Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Baubeginn Kirche um 1440
Turm 1492
Kirchenerweiterung 1893
English Translation:
Church construction began around 1440,
Tower 1492
Church expansion in 1893

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1440.

Location. 49° 45.198′ N, 11° 49.984′ E. Marker is in Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Neustadt an der Waldnaab. Marker is at the intersection of Marienplatz and Stadtmauerweg on Marienplatz. 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: Marienpl 8, Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz BY 92676, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beim Frischn / At Fresh (a few steps from this marker); Bartmoller (within shouting distance of this marker); Bäckeroudl (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthof zur Krone / Inn to the Crown (within shouting distance of this marker); Aignmaxn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct

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line); Boderweber (about 90 meters away); Misnerwagner (about 150 meters away); Stutzn (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz.

Also see . . . Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz. Wikipedia

Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz is a town in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 25 km west of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, 30 km west of Weiden in der Oberpfalz, and 28 km southeast of Bayreuth. It is also about 1 km north of the large US military base in Grafenwöhr. The church is the most popular site, the carving dedicated to the daughter-in-law of Charles XI of Sweden, Anna Svetl, who drowned in the Rhine in 1752, the carving reading, "Here Lies our Mother: Anna Svetl who died in the waters of the Rhine in the year seventeen hundred and fifty two. Even when the Death angel came for her, she said her final words, "A man shall perish but his memories shant for the rest of the Earth" Bless Her."

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

The entrance to the Parish Church of St. Lawrence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 15, 2024

2. The entrance to the Parish Church of St. Lawrence and Marker

The view of the church tower from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 15, 2024

3. The view of the church tower from the street

The view of the Parish Church of St. Lawrence image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 15, 2024

4. The view of the Parish Church of St. Lawrence

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.