Saint John the Baptist (also Johannes Baptist), to whom this church in Forbach is consecrated, is - like Saint Joseph - a man on the threshold from the Old to …

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Very impressive church building from 1891

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At the end of the 19th century, the large church with two towers made of local sandstone was built in the neo-Romanesque style and consecrated in 1891. A comprehensive restoration took place before the turn of the millennium, during which the original paintings and ornaments were restored. In favor of the urbanistic effect, the sanctuary was not oriented to the east. This is how the portal façade presents itself in all its beauty towards the valley and the town.
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Location: Forbach, Landkreis Rastatt, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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