Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Pfarrkirchturm
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Parish Church Tower
Vorher Torturm mit Turmwächterwohnung. Erbaut 1849 bis 1851 im neugotischen Stil.
Former gate tower with tower watchman’s apartment. Built from 1849 to 1851 in the Neo-Gothic style.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 49° 52.243′ N, 11° 53.445′ E. Marker is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is at the intersection of Stadtplatz and Schmidtstraße, on the right when traveling east on Stadtplatz. The marker is located on the base of the church tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Stadtpl 52, Kemnath BY 95478, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ehemalige Landrichterliche Fronfeste / Former District Court Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Kurfstl. Kastenamt / Former Electoral Administrative Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Wehrturm / Defensive Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Schulhaus / Former Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges kleines Kommunbrauhaus Schulbrauhaus / Former Small Communal Brewhouse School Brewhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Krauss-Familien / Krauss Family (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemaliger Gasthof „Zum Reichsapfel" / Former Inn “At the Imperial Orb” (about 90 meters away); Ehemaliges Bürgerspital / Former Citizens’ Hospital (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kemnath.
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