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Fortified Church of St. John the Baptist, Steinbach am Wald

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Fortified Church of St. John the Baptist, Steinbach am Wald

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Fortified Church of St. John the Baptist, Steinbach am Wald

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  • Location: Steinbach am Wald, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    August 9, 2026

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    The Catholic branch church of St. Johannes Baptista is considered the landmark of Steinbach am Wald. Its origins probably date back to a motte-and-bailey castle from the 13th century. The core structure of the choir and nave was built around 1500, making it the oldest preserved building in the municipality.
    The church is surrounded by a massive rubble stone wall with a slated gable roof and the remains of a former moat. On the north wall of the nave, a real embrasure still recalls its former defensive function as a place of refuge.
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    July 6, 2026

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    The Catholic fortified church of St. John the Baptist is the historical landmark of Steinbach am Wald in the Upper Franconian district of Kronach. It is considered an important historical gem of the region, as it served as a fortified refuge for the local population in times of distress.
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    November 9, 2020

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    The Steinbach fortified church of St. Johannes Baptista is one of the landmarks of Steinbach am Wald. There is much to suggest that it emerged from a tower hill complex …
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    Elevation 580 m

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    Location: Steinbach am Wald, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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