Bastion St. Johann Baptist

Bastion St. Johann Baptist is a scenic viewpoint in Würzburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria. Bastion St. Johann Baptist is situated near the scenic viewpoint Fürstengarten, as well as near Fürstenbaumuseum.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Marienberg Fortress and Marienkirche.

Marienberg Fortress

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Marienberg Fortress is a prominent landmark on the left bank of the Main river in Würzburg, in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. It is a symbol of Würzburg and served as a home of the local prince-bishops for nearly five centuries. Marienberg Fortress is situated 250 metres west of Bastion St. Johann Baptist.

Marienkirche

Church

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The Marienkirche, Würzburg is a chapel located in the inner court of Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg, Bavaria. The first Christian church at this location was built in 706 by Duke Hedan II. Marienkirche is situated 130 metres northwest of Bastion St. Johann Baptist.

Fürstenbaumuseum

Museum

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Fürstenbaumuseum is situated 110 metres northwest of Bastion St. Johann Baptist.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Altstadt (Würzburg) and Keesburg.

Altstadt (Würzburg)

Suburb

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Altstadt (Würzburg) is a suburb.

Keesburg

Suburb

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Keesburg is a suburb, which is situated 3 km southeast of Bastion St. Johann Baptist.

Höchberg

Town

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Höchberg is a municipality in the district of Würzburg in Bavaria, Germany. Höchberg borders, in the east, directly on the city of Würzburg. Höchberg consists of two main urban areas: Altort and Hexenbruch. Höchberg is situated 3 km west of Bastion St. Johann Baptist.

Bastion St. Johann Baptist

Type: Scenic viewpoint
Category: tourism
Location: Würzburg, Lower Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

49.78897° or 49° 47′ 20″ north

Longitude

9.92252° or 9° 55′ 21″ east

Open location code

8FXFQWQF+H2

OpenStreetMap ID

node 7276888086

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=viewpoint

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Fürstengarten and Fürstengarten.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Hl. Kilian and Mainerker.

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