Schwäbisch Gmünd in Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Münsterplatz 12

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017

1. Münsterplatz 12 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gotisches Fachwerkgebaüde auf den Resten eines romanischen Steinhauses.

Ehemaliges Präzeptoratsgebaüde.

[English translation:]

Gothic half-timbered building constructed upon the remnants of a Romanesque stone house.

Former preceptor building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 48° 47.938′ N, 9° 47.752′ E. Marker is in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, in Ostalbkreis. It is on Münsterplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Münsterplatz 12, Schwäbisch Gmünd BW 73525, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glockenturm / Belltower (within shouting distance of this marker); Johanniskirche / St. John's Church (about 120 meters away, measured

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in a direct line); Fuggerei (about 120 meters away); Marktplatz Nr. 11 / Market Square No. 11 (about 150 meters away); Marktplatz Nr. 16 (about 180 meters away); Katharina Czisch (about 210 meters away); Post (about 210 meters away); Schwäbisch Gmünd War Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwäbisch Gmünd.

Also see . . . Münsterplatz (Schwäbisch Gmünd) (Wikipedia, in German). "The building dates back to 1557, but the building was erected using Romanesque building materials. The half-timbering took place in 1938. Interior renovations were completed in 1949 and 1986. The ground floor was originally a two-nave hall. Since the 19th century, the house has always been divided into two parts." (Submitted on January 5, 2018.)

Münsterplatz 12 and Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017

2. Münsterplatz 12 and Marker - Wide View

The marker is mounted to the left corner of the building, but is not visible here because it is obscured by a pole.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.