Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Aschaffenburg, Germany
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1.7 km
21 m
Experience Aschaffenburg in Germany in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in AschaffenburgSight 1: Sandkirche
The Pilgrimage Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, colloquially known as the Sand Church – "Ecclesia ad album Lilium – Church of the White Lily" is a votive church in Aschaffenburg and a pilgrimage church on Route 1 – West Loop, Station 9, of the Franconian Marienweg.
Sight 2: Schönborner Hof
The Schönborner Hof in Aschaffenburg, a baroque building from the 17th century, now houses the Aschaffenburg Natural Science Museum with permanent exhibitions and an extensive collection of insects, as well as a representative presentation of the mineralogy and geology of the Spessart and the Aschaffenburg City and Abbey Archive.
Sight 3: Collegiate Church of St Peter and St Alexander
The church St. Peter und Alexander is a Catholic church located in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany. It is the town's oldest church, established in the 10th century, dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Alexander. The main building was built as a Roman basilica, while other phases were built in the early Gothic style. The current structure is a cruciform basilica, reflecting a variety of styles including a Romanesque nave from the 12th century and a 15th-century tower.
Wikipedia: St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg) (EN), Website
Sight 4: Zu unseren lieben Frau
Our Lady, often referred to only as the Mother of God Parish Church, is the oldest parish church in Aschaffenburg.
Sight 5: Christuskirche
The Christuskirche is the first Evangelical Lutheran town church in Aschaffenburg. It was built between 1837 and 1839 and is located in the old town near the castle.
Sight 6: Kapuzinerkirche St. Elisabeth
From 1626 to 2010, the Capuchin Church was the monastery church of the monastery of St. Elisabeth, a convent of the Capuchin Order in Aschaffenburg.
Wikipedia: Kapuzinerkirche St. Elisabeth (Aschaffenburg) (DE)
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