Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Kalvarienbergkirche
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Calvary Hill Church
Stiftung des Georg Adam Krauß, Ratsherr zu Linz, 1738 vollendet, 1803 säkularisiert. Seit 1825 wieder Gotteshaus u. liturgisch genutzt.
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: 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.
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