Scheinfeld in Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Stadtpfarrkirche “Mariä Himmelfahrt”
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Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026
1. Stadtpfarrkirche “Mariä Himmelfahrt” / Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary Marker
Stadtpfarrkirche “Mariä Himmelfahrt”
Vorgängerbau 1452-1736.
Barockkirche erbaut 1766-1794 von Johann Philipp Geigel aus der Schule von Balthasar Neumann.
Innenausstattung von Franz Martin Mutschelle.
Das Portal ziert das Wappen der Fürsten von Schwarzenberg.
Der Kirchturm ist 48 m hoch.
Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary
The original church stood on this site from 1452 to 1736.
The Baroque church was built between 1766 and 1794 by Johann Philipp Geigel, a student of Balthasar Neumann.
The interior was designed by Franz Martin Mutschelle.
The portal is adorned with the coat of arms of the Princes of Schwarzenberg.
The church tower is 48 meters high.
(Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1452.
Location. 49° 39.955′ N, 10° 27.733′ E. Marker is in Scheinfeld, Bayern (Bavaria), in Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim. It is on Kirchstraße, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kirchstraße
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Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia. Globally, 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 and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Katholisches Pfarrhaus / Catholic Rectory (a few steps from this marker); Antoniusspital (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthaus „Zum Hirschen“ / Deer Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); „Altes Rathaus“ / Former Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthof „Weisses Ross“ / White Horse Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthof „Zum Schwan“ / The Swan Inn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fachwerkhaus / Half-Timbered House (about 90 meters away); Sigmund Ernst (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scheinfeld.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026
2. Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the right of the church entrance.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026
3. Church interior
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026
4. Church exterior
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
