Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Pfarrkirche Herz Jesu
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Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
1. Pfarrkirche Herz Jesu / Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Marker
Älteste katholische Kirche Erlangens nach der Reformation. Am 29.6.1790 als „Bethaus“ eingesegnet, erhielt sie 1895 durch den Anbau des Langhauses die heutige Form.
Oldest Catholic church in Erlangen after the Reformation. On June 29, 1790 it was blessed as a “house of prayer.” In 1895 it received its present form through the addition of the nave.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1790.
Location. 49° 36.061′ N, 11° 0.529′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Katholischer Kirchenplatz and Loschgestraße, on the left when traveling east on Katholischer Kirchenplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Katholischer Kirchenpl 6, Erlangen BY 91054, Germany. Touch for directions.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Pfarrkirche Herz Jesu / Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (within shouting distance of this marker); Gedenken an die Opfer der NS-„Kinder-Euthanasie“ / Memorial to Victims of Nazi “Child Euthanasia” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Professor Franz Xaver Schmid-Schwarzenberg (about 120 meters away); Julius Braun (about 120 meters away); Trude Henriette Meyer (about 120 meters away); Lilly Schnebel (about 120 meters away); Ernst Cohn (about 120 meters away); Berthold Sturm (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.
More about this marker. There are two duplicate markers at the church.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
2. Pfarrkirche Herz Jesu / Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Marker
The view of the marker at the side entrance to the church.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
3. Pfarrkirche Herz Jesu / Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Marker
The view of the side entrance and marker from across the street.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
4. Pfarrkirche Herz Jesu / Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Marker
The interior view of the church.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
