Alexanderskirche

Zweibrücken, Germany

Alexander's Church (Alexanderskirche) is the oldest church in Zweibrücken, a late-Gothic Protestant hall church built from 1493 to 1514 as a gift from Alexander of Zweibrücken, Count Palatine, after his return from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Its crypt is the burial place of numerous counts/dukes of his house's line.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Alexanderstraße 2, Zweibrücken, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1493-1514
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Schwarzenacker Roman Museum (5,3 km)
Zweibrücken Castle (0,2 km)
Hornbach Abbey (6,7 km)

Basilica St. Johann (26,6 km)
Alte Brücke (27 km)
Saarbrücken Castle (27,1 km)
St. George's Church (57,2 km)
Ludwigskirche (27,4 km)
Haguenau Historical Museum (57,5 km)
Basilica of St. Wendelin (28,2 km)
Nanstein Castle (23,6 km)
Kaiserpfalz (36,6 km)

User Reviews

Karl-Heinz Bastian (16 months ago)
Nice church with good atmosphere.

Татьяна Столяренко (2 years ago)
Very beautiful church in the city center. Clean, bright and spacious. Catholic. On the day when we visited the church next to it, a bus arrived on the square with children's toys like they used to be at fairs. Cars, stilts, crossbow, slide. It was interesting not only for children

Steffen K. (3 years ago)
Very beautiful Alexanderskirche in the old town of Zweibrücken! The very beautiful Alexanderskirche is a late Gothic hall church located in the old town of Zweibrücken and should not be missed on a sightseeing tour. We are therefore happy to recommend this worthwhile sight to others!

Kerstin L. (3 years ago)
Best church visit ever. The pastor made the confirmation so incredibly modern and touching...... my heart is still warm. ❤️

Karlheinz Ottmann (3 years ago)
Very nice place at the church, centrally located to just relax.

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