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Christuskirche
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Christ Church

 
 
Christuskirche / Christ Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
1. Christuskirche / Christ Church Marker
Inscription.  German:
Christuskirche der Evangelisch-Freikirchlichen Gemeinde erbaut 1470 als Marienkapelle auf den Grundmauern einer ehemaligen Synagoge

English Translation:
Christ Church of the Evangelical Free Church congregation, built in 1470 as the Chapel of St. Mary on the foundations of a former synagogue
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1470.
 
Location. 49° 53.407′ N, 10° 53.126′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Judenstra฿e and Balthasargไ฿chen, on the right when traveling north on Judenstra฿e. The marker is located on the left side of the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Judenstra฿e 1, Bamberg BY 96049, 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: Haus zum Krebs / House of Krebs (a few steps from this marker); Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel (within shouting distance of this marker); Unterer Kaulberg 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Schranne 2/3
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Karolinenstra฿e 17 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehem. Bibra-Palais / Former Bibra Palace (about 90 meters away); Karolinenstra฿e 18 (about 90 meters away); Franziskanerkirch / Franciscan Church (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.
 
The entrance to the Christ Church and Marker (left side) image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
2. The entrance to the Christ Church and Marker (left side)
The view of the Christ Church from the street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
3. The view of the Christ Church from the street
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Jun. 6, 2026