St. Josef
Post-war design meets sacred heritage
Did you know?
The church is listed as a heritage monument under the number D-1-61-000-627 in Bavaria's monument register.
Quick Facts
- Architect
- Josef Elfinger
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
Here, you're standing before a remarkable piece of post-war modern architecture, the Roman Catholic Parish Church of St. Josef. Constructed in 1963, it was designed by the architect Josef Elfinger. This church is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria, highlighting its cultural significance. Notice the clean lines and understated elegance typical of the era. Behind the church, you'll find the library building at Schillerstraße 53 a, which is part of this heritage ensemble. If you glance to your left, you might spot the bridge over Goethestraße about 347 meters southwest, providing a notable landmark nearby.
Location
Nearby
Brücke über Goethestraße
Neues Schloss
Bayerisches Armeemuseum
Bayerisches Polizeimuseum
Lechner-Museum
St. Sebastian
Kunst-Werk im Klenzepark e. V.
