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Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Ortenaukreis
Achern

St. John the Baptist Church, Wagshurst

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Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Ortenaukreis
Achern

St. John the Baptist Church, Wagshurst

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St. John the Baptist Church, Wagshurst

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    Location: Achern, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    March 13, 2021

    Very nice church, both inside and out. A great photo opportunity, as a highlight for every bike tour in the area.

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      August 16, 2021

      Stork nests with the best view

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        January 22, 2023

        A great church in the heart of wagshurst known for its stork nests

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          June 12, 2025

          On the roof, I spotted three occupied stork nests. Beautiful

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            July 23, 2024

            The Catholic parish church of St. John the Baptist is the landmark and, at the same time, the center of Wagshurst. Built between 1898 and 1901 according to plans by Johannes Schroth in the Neo-Romanesque style as a three-aisled basilica, it is a replica of the Schwarzach Minster. The interior design of the church is also remarkable: for example, the radiant gold of the altar or the paintings, pictures, and ornaments in warm, harmonious colors. Even at the time of its construction, the press reported: "The new Wagshurst church is a successful, stylish, and artistically beautiful building in every respect. The community of Wagshurst has a church of such perfect beauty, the likes of which no other church stands for miles around, and one that is rarely found in the countryside of our archdiocese." Due to its excellent acoustics, church music performances and concerts are also regularly held here."

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            A visit is highly recommended!

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              Location: Achern, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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