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Pfarrkirche Patrona Bavariae in Ortskern von Neusorg

Catholic parish church in the center of Neusorg

In Wikipedia, the following description of the church's history can be found; "The construction of the church dates back to a promise made in the final days of World War II. When the village threatened to be destroyed, the pastor vowed to build a new church in honor of the Patrona Bavariae if the place was spared. The prayer was heard and on September 1, 1945, the foundation stone for the new house of worship was laid.[1] It was a hall church built of rough ashlar masonry, meaning a church with a single-nave nave. It was completed in 1949. The church tower, covered with a cupola, is attached to the west side. The bell tower is located on the top floor of the church tower, and the tower clock is installed on the floor below. An octagonal steeple, also with a cupola, rises from the roof of the choir. The church furnishings include a late Baroque high altar built in 1777, which is said to come from Bamberg Cathedral. The altar retable, flanked by two columns on each side, was renewed in 1946. The central image of the high altar shows Mary, the Patrona Bavariae, with the infant Jesus and, above her to the right, the Archangel Gabriel, who, together with a second angel, holds the crown over the Mother of God as Queen of Heaven. Satan, fallen into hell with his followers, is depicted at the bottom right. The altar extension shows God the Father with a blessing hand."

The chapel was locked when we were there, but you can see inside very well through a small window.

The Dörflaser Brücke in Marktredwitz is a place that appears unassuming at first glance – yet it carries a special geographical significance: it lies exactly on the 50th parallel, an imaginary line that circles the globe and connects places like Prague, Frankfurt, and Vancouver. The fact that this parallel has been made visible right here lends the bridge a quiet symbolic value. A distinctive stone with an inscription points to its location on the 50th parallel – a detail that appeals equally to strollers, hikers, and geography enthusiasts. It makes clear: even in a small town like Marktredwitz, global lines and local paths intersect. The bridge itself spans the Kössein, nestled in a green environment that invites you to linger and reflect. The Dörflaser Brücke is not just a crossing over water, but also a transition between nature and knowledge. It connects the districts, brings hiking trails together, and offers a quiet place to pause. Its proximity to the town's hiking trail and the Winkelmühle makes it a popular stopover for walks with depth. The Dörflaser Brücke on the 50th parallel is a small monument to earthly connection. It shows how global coordinates are inscribed in local landscapes – and how, when crossing a bridge, you suddenly find yourself standing on a world line. The photos show the bridge in its natural surroundings, the marked parallel stone, and the peaceful atmosphere by the water. A place for explorers, strollers, and anyone who wants to experience geography in a very concrete way. https://www.marktredwitz.de/freizeit-und-tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten

Interesting that the latitude runs exactly at this point.

The Gloser Zoigl tastes very delicious.