St. Peter am Perlach Church

Augsburg, Germany

St. Peter am Perlach is a romanesque Catholic church in the center of Augsburg. The tower of the church, the Perlachturm is together with the Augsburg Town Hall the landmark of Augsburg. The 70-metre-tall Perlachturm is a tower in the central district of Augsburg, Germany. Originally built as a watchtower in the 10th century, it is nowadays part of an ensemble with the City Hall of Augsburg.

References:

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Address

Rathausplatz 6, Augsburg, Germany

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alwin (2 years ago)
Home to the now-famous devotion: Mary, Untier of Knots.

Mima BLl (4 years ago)
My family, from Peru and US,an I have plan a visit to Germany to vist, on May 2022, our son in Löwenstain were he is a Dr. And were planning to visit de Church of St. Peter am Perlach to meet the “Knotenlöserin” Virgen, but I read that is close!!! Do you know for how long? Thanks.

Helen M (5 years ago)
This is a stuuuuning church. Very, very beautiful. Small old pews and traditional priests and Mass etc. Grateful an FSSP church like this exists in the heart of my little city. Thanks be to Mary! Do pay a visit and pray for me!!

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