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Johanniskirche, Evangelical-Lutheran parish church in Penzenhofen, Winkelhaid, Germany

The Johanniskirche is an Evangelical Lutheran parish church in Penzenhofen, part of Winkelhaid, built of sandstone as a hall church with a slightly recessed rectangular choir and a slender square tower topped by a pointed spire. It is the oldest building in Penzenhofen, and its tower and half-timbering are visible from a distance.

The Johanniskirche is the oldest building in Penzenhofen, a village that is now part of the municipality of Winkelhaid in Middle Franconia. A thorough restoration was carried out in 1690/91, and the tower's crowning storey and timber framing were renewed in 1948. The church is a protected Bavarian heritage monument and, together with the Dreieinigkeitskirche, belongs to the Winkelhaid parish.

The church is dedicated to John the Baptist and is the oldest building in Penzenhofen. Since 1948 the tower's top storey and timber framing have been renewed, and the sandstone building is visible from afar by its slender square tower. It now belongs with the Dreieinigkeitskirche to the Winkelhaid parish.

The church is located at Altenthanner Strasse 3 and remains an active part of the Evangelical Church Community of Winkelhaid. Visitors can experience the building during community services and public events held throughout the year.

The church is the oldest building in Penzenhofen, a district of Winkelhaid in Middle Franconia. Its slender square tower with a pointed spire and timber-framed sections can be seen from a distance, while the nave and slightly recessed choir are built of sandstone.

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Altenthanner Straße 3
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49.37964,11.30367
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