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Pfarrkirchen, District capital in Lower Bavaria, Germany

Located at 381 meters above sea level, Pfarrkirchen extends over 52 square kilometers along the small river Rott in southern Bavaria.

The settlement records date back to 875-899 AD when Bishop Engilmar documented the area under the name Pharrachiricha in official records.

The Gartlbergkirche, constructed between 1661 and 1715 by Italian architect Domenico Zuccali, stands on the highest hill in Pfarrkirchen.

The municipality functions as an educational center, accommodating 10,000 students from across Lower Bavaria in various learning institutions.

The town maintains Bavaria's oldest harness racing track from 1894, reflecting the regional importance of horse breeding and equestrian sports.

Elevation above the sea: 384 m

Shares border with: Dietersburg, Bad Birnbach, Triftern, Postmünster

Website: https://pfarrkirchen.de

GPS coordinates: 48.43203,12.93863

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06

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