Leonrodplatz, Eichstätt / Early 17th Century
Leonrodplatz was created at the beginning of the 17th century. At that time, the Prince-Bishop of Eichstätt, Johann Christoph von Westerstetten, summoned the Catholic Jesuit order to Eichstätt to advance the Counter-Reformation. However, there was no longer any space available for the Jesuits to settle within the city walls. Therefore, it was decided to build the Jesuit church and college east of the cathedral precinct. For this purpose, the city wall was breached and several houses were demolished. This also created space for the spacious church forecourt.
Text / Source: City of Eichstätt, Town Hall, Marktplatz 11, Eichstätt
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Karsten S.

November 11, 2024

Leonrodplatz was created at the beginning of the 17th century. The Prince-Bishop of Eichstätt, Johann Christoph von Westerstetten, called the Catholic Jesuit order to Eichstätt to promote the Counter-Reformation. Due to the lack of space for the Jesuits to settle within the city walls, it was decided to demolish some of the houses. The Jesuit church and college were built to the east of the cathedral district. The ring of the city wall was breached for this purpose.

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