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Basilika St. Johann
Baroque Elegance in the Heart of Saarbrücken
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Designed by architect Friedrich Joachim Stengel, the Basilica of St. Johann showcases stunning baroque architecture. Built in 1758, it is listed as a heritage monument in Saarland. The church occupies the site of a medieval chapel and is part of the Diocese of Trier.
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In 1975, the church was elevated to the status of a minor basilica by Pope Paul VI.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1758
- Architect
- Friedrich Joachim Stengel
- Architectural Style
- Baroque
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
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Location
Nearby
Stadtgalerie Saarbrücken
110 m away
Marktbrunnen
155 m away
Alte Ev. Kirche St. Johann
174 m away
Gasthaus Zum Stiefel
220 m away
Saarländisches Künstlerhaus
244 m away
Richard-Wenzel-Platz
94 m away
Fröschengasse
217 m away
Saarlandmuseum / Moderne Galerie
334 m away
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