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Former Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche), Esslingen on the Neckar

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Former Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche), Esslingen on the Neckar

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Former Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche), Esslingen on the Neckar

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  • Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    September 8, 2024

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    Franciscan Church, Esslingen am Neckar
    The first Franciscans settled in Esslingen in 1237. Construction of the Franciscan Church (also known as the Rear Church or St. George's Church) began around …
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    August 17, 2026

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    The church dates back to the 13th century. Franciscans settled in Esslingen and built a monastery with a church here. The complex has been modified several times over the centuries.
    Particularly interesting is the simple Gothic architecture, typical of the mendicant orders of the Middle Ages.
    Worth seeing
    the historic Gothic architecture
    the former monastery area
    the atmospheric interior
    the location in the middle of the medieval old town.
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    August 8, 2025

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    The church was built in 1270 and is located in the eastern part of the old town.
    It is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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    Esslingen Castle – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

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    Elevation 240 m

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    Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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