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Schießhaus in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Stadtkirche Heilig Dreifaltigkeit
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Holy Trinity City Church

 
 
Stadtkirche Heilig Dreifaltigkeit / Holy Trinity City Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
1. Stadtkirche Heilig Dreifaltigkeit / Holy Trinity City Church Marker
Inscription.  German:
Evang. Luth. Hauptkirche von Oberfranken gotischer bau Roman. Ursprungs erneuert 1611-1614 unter baumeister Michael Mebart Hohenzoll, Fürstengruft

English Translation:
Evangelical Lutheran main church of Upper Franconia, Gothic building with Roman origins, renovated 1611-1614 under master builder Michael Mebart, Hohenzollern, princely crypt.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
 
Location. 49° 56.585′ N, 11° 34.477′ E. Marker is in Bayreuth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Schießhaus. It is on Kirchplatz just east of Sophienstraße, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the south entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kirchpl 1, Bayreuth BY 95444, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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 and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Stadtkirche Heilig Dreifaltigkeit / Holy Trinity City Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Ein großer Freund und Helfer: Franz Liszt / A Great Friend and Helper: Franz Liszt (within shouting distance of this marker); Eisenwarengeschäft Wirsing / Friedrich Wirsing's Shop (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Max Stirner (about 120 meters away); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (about 120 meters away); Ehem. markgräfliches Gesandtenhaus / Former Margravial Envoy’s House (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Max Stirner (about 120 meters away); Die ersten drei Monate: Zürich I / The first three months: Zurich I (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bayreuth.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. Ein grösserer Meister: Joseph Haydn / A Greater Master: Joseph Haydn (was about 120 meters away but has been permanently removed).
 
Also see . . .  The City Church of the Holy Trinity, Bayreuth. Markgrafenkirchen
Since the very first church building in the 12C, the
The entrance to the Holy Trinity City Church and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
2. The entrance to the Holy Trinity City Church and Marker
The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the church
city church has stood in the centre of the town. Bayreuth is first mentioned in a document of 9th Nov 1194, presumably when that building was consecrated. When the church was in danger of collapse in 2006, it was a matter close to the heart of many Bayreuth folk: ‘Save our city church!’ On the first Sunday in Advent, 30th November 2014, it was ready to be re-consecrated in new splendour – exactly 400 years to the day after the consecration of the church following the city fire of 21st March 1605, when it was rebuilt in gothic style according to the old plans.
(Submitted on December 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 
 
The western view of the Holy Trinity City Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
3. The western view of the Holy Trinity City Church
The southern view of the Holy Trinity City Church from the street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
4. The southern view of the Holy Trinity City Church from the street
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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