Discover the history: Sunday tour in St. Johannes Minster

Discover the history: Sunday tour in St. Johannes Minster

The next “Sunday tour for everyone” will take place on November 3rd, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Johannes Minster. Guest and church guideManfred Winterleads the leadership.

Insight into history

On June 24, 2015, the Neumarkt parish church of St. Johannes was founded by the bishopGregor Maria Hankeceremoniously raised to the status of a cathedral. This title is given to churches of particular historical importance. The St. Johannes Minster is one of the first late Gothic hall churches in Germany. It was built as a civil church and served as a counterpart to the court church, which was reserved for the nobility.

The tour provides an insight into the 825-year history of the Neumarkt landmark. She clearly explains the numerous works of art in the church. The church's greatest treasure is a copy of the famous “Isenheim Altarpiece”. This copy ofMatthias Grünewaldis particularly honored here.

Details about the tour

The meeting point for the Sunday tour is at 1:15 p.m. at St. George's Fountain on Rathausplatz. It starts at 1:30 p.m. and the tour lasts about 90 minutes. The cost is 6 euros per person; Children up to 12 years are free. Participation is subject to prior registration www.tourismus-neumarkt.de/sonntagsfuehrungen or by phone 09181 255-125. The registration deadline is Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. The number of participants is limited to 25 people to ensure the safety and quality of the tour. The minimum number of participants is four people.