Wallfahrtskirche St. Johannes Baptist, Gothic Revival pilgrimage church in Hirschberg an der Bergstraße, Germany.
Wallfahrtskirche St. Johannes Baptist is a church building in Gothic Revival style with three naves and a large hexafoil window above the main portal. The interior space is shaped by these architectural elements, which direct the visitor's gaze toward the altar.
The first church at this location was documented in 877 when a count donated it to Lorsch monastery. The current building in Gothic Revival style was constructed later to replace this early structure and accommodate growing pilgrimage traffic.
The church draws pilgrims who come to venerate the Black Madonna, a statue from the 18th century that once belonged to the count's private chapel. Visitors can experience a tradition that has connected generations of people spiritually.
Access to the church is via Vordergasse 32 and is easy to reach from outside. Visitors with questions can contact the congregation on-site through various contact channels.
During construction of the choir, workers discovered tiled floors that reveal the church stands on the foundations of an old count's court. This discovery uncovers hidden layers of history beneath the current building.
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