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Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Kalvarienbergkirche
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Calvary Hill Church

 
 
Kalvarienbergkirche / Calvary Hill Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
1. Kalvarienbergkirche / Calvary Hill Church Marker
Inscription.  German:
Stiftung des Georg Adam Krauß, Ratsherr zu Linz, 1738 vollendet, 1803 säkularisiert. Seit 1825 wieder Gotteshaus u. liturgisch genutzt.

English Translation:
Founded by Georg Adam Kraus, councilman of Linz. Completed in 1738, secularized in 1803. Since 1825 again a house of worship and used for liturgical services.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1738.
 
Location. 49° 52.059′ N, 11° 53.305′ E. Marker is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is at the intersection of Kalvarienberg and Amberger Str. on Kalvarienberg. The marker is located on the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kalvarienberg 2, 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 Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:
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Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Wolfgang Schmeltzl (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus / Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ehemaliges Bürgerspital / Former Citizens’ Hospital (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Johann Tolhopf (Janus Tolophus) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Wolfgang Schmeltzl (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ehemalige Landrichterliche Fronfeste / Former District Court Prison (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Primianus (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kemnath.
 
The entrance to the Calvary Hill Church and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
2. The entrance to the Calvary Hill Church and Marker
The front view of the Calvary Hill Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
3. The front view of the Calvary Hill Church
The view of the Calvary Hill Church on the hill image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
4. The view of the Calvary Hill Church on the hill
 
 
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