Marktheidenfeld, Municipality in Main-Spessart, Germany
Description
Marktheidenfeld is located in Main-Spessart where sandstone hills meet agricultural plains along the Main River. The town sits at this geographic junction, blending features of both landscape types into its character.
History
The town was named in 1649 to distinguish it from Heidenfeld Monastery near Schweinfurt. It became part of Bavaria in 1814 and developed as a trade center along the Main.
Culture
The Franck-Haus from 1745 displays regional artworks and hosts cultural events throughout the year. It serves as a gathering place for those interested in local creativity and heritage.
Practical
The town sits directly on the A3 highway connecting Frankfurt and Nuremberg, with easy access to public transportation. Visitors can use this central location to explore the wider region conveniently.
Did you know?
The Glasofen district holds an annual festival honoring the charburners who once shaped the region. The festival shows how traditional crafts remain connected to the place's identity today.
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Burg Rothenfels
4.7 km
Kloster Triefenstein
4.7 km
Bogenbrücke
342 m
Burg Neuenburg
4.5 km
Neue Mainbrücke in Marktheidenfeld
802 m
Pfarrkirche
4.6 km
Chorturmkirche
6 kmJewish cemetery, Karbach
2.7 kmKirche
2.2 km
Mainbrücke Lengfurt
4.7 kmRathaus
4.8 km
St. Margaretha
5.1 kmWohnhaus
5 kmRelief
4.9 kmPfarrkirche
894 m
Kirche
551 m
Pfarrkirche
4.4 kmKuratiekirche
4.5 kmKirche
4 km
Kirche
5.3 kmKapelle
3.6 km
Kirche
2 km
Kapelle
2.9 kmFilialkirche
2.1 km
Feldkapelle
1.7 kmFeldkapelle
1.3 kmKapelle
4.1 kmKirche
6.5 km
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