Eschach in Füssen in Ostallgäu, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Krippkirche St. Nikolaus

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Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

1. Krippkirche St. Nikolaus Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Als Ersatz des baufälligen Oratoriums der Jesuiten im Wagnergäßele errichtete Baumeister Johann Georg Fischer nach Plänen seines Onkels, Johann Jakob Herkomer, 1718 die Krippkirche.

Bemerkenswertes:
-Kirchenfassade fügt sich elegant in die Straßenzeile der Reichenstraße ein
-Stuckmarmoraltar Dominikus Zimmermann, dem Erbauer der Wieskirche, zugeschrieben

English:
To replace the Jesuits' dilapidated oratory in the lane called Wagnergässele, the architect Johann Georg Fischer built the Crib Church in 1718 from plans drawn up by his uncle, Johann Jakob Herkomer.

Highlights:
-the elegant way in which the facade of the church fits in with the row of houses in the Reichenstrasse
-the stucco marble altar attributed to Dominikus Zimmermann, the architect of the Wies Church

Erected by Füssen im Königswinkel.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1718.

Location. 47° 34.139′ N, 10° 42′ E. Marker is in Füssen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ostallgäu. It is in Eschach. It is at the intersection of Reichenstraße

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and Schrannengasse, on the right when traveling south on Reichenstraße. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Reichenstraße 31, Füssen BY 87629, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Swabia,

in the Allgäu,

and on the Romantic Road.

Globally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire,

the Holy Roman Empire,

and the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Landgericht und Bezirksamt / Regional Court and District Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Balthasar Pröbstl (within shouting distance of this marker); Schrannenplatz mit Kornhaus / The Schrannenplatz with Corn House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bischöfliches Augsburgisches / Episcopal Augsburg (about 120 meters away); Zächerlhaus (about 150 meters away); Pfarrer Sebastian Kneipp / Pastor Sebastian Kneipp

The Krippkirche St. Nikolaus and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

2. The Krippkirche St. Nikolaus and Marker

(about 150 meters away); Unter den Bögen Haus / Under the Arches House (about 150 meters away); Sympert Niggel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Füssen.

Also see . . . St. Nikolaus (Füssen). Wikipedia - German Language (Submitted on April 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.