Neumόhle in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz in Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Kath. Stadtpfarrkirche
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Catholic Parish Church
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
1. Kath. Stadtpfarrkirche / Catholic Parish Church Marker
St. Johannes der Tδufer
1144 erste Holzkirche (Patron St. Jakobus d.Δ.)
1319 Gotischer Steinbau (Patron St. Johannes d.T.)
1685/88 Erweiterung, Plδne von Georg Dientzenhofer
1700-1785 barocke Ausstattung Bildhauer Johann Michael Doser Maler Johann Michael Wild
1944 Gemδlde an der Chordecke (Karl Dirmaier)
1993 einziger Erzaltar in Deutschland
The church of St. John the Baptist was first built in 1144 as a wooden church, with St. James the Elder as its patron. In 1319, a Gothic stone building was erected and dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Between 1685 and 1688, the church was extended according to designs by Georg Dientzenhofer. From 1700 to 1785, it was fitted with Baroque furnishings by the sculptor Johann Michael Doser and the painter Johann Michael Wild. In 1944, Karl Dirmaier created the painting on the choir ceiling. Since 1993, the church has housed the only bronze altar in Germany.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 49°
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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: Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach (a few steps from this marker); Bόttelei / Residence of the Town Constable (a few steps from this marker); Romanischer Kirchturm / Romanesque Church Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadtschreiberei / Old City Chancery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lateinisches Schulhaus / Latin Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Auerbachs Keller (within shouting distance of this marker); Stromer (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthof Zum Schwan / The Swan Inn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
2. The entrance to the Catholic Parish Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
3. The view of the Catholic Parish Church Tower and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
4. The church is located behind the two buildings
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
