Spottfratze, ca. 1450
ursprünglicher Standort: westliche äußere Stadtmauer im Bereich des Kiliansturms
Der Zungenblecker mit der eindeutigen Aufforderung "Leck mich am...” sollte die mit dem Westwind kommenden bösen Geister, Krankheiten und Leid von den Gerolzhöfern abhalten.
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Original location: the western outer city wall in the area of Kilian's Tower.
This figure with his tongue sticking out with the rather unique request to "lick my ..." was said to protect the residents of Gerolzhofen from the evil spirits, disease, and suffering that were thought to come with the west winds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 49° 53.995′ N, 10° 20.955′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. It is at the intersection of Grabenstrasse and Schulgasse, on the right when traveling west on Grabenstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gerolzhofen BY 97447, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Gerolzhöfer Frauenaufstand" / The Gerolzhofen "Womens' Revolt" (a few steps from this marker); Bürgerspital / Municipal Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beadle’s Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Spital Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Altes Rathaus / The Old City Hall (about 120 meters away); Parish Church (about 120 meters away); Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture (about 120 meters away); The Former Adminstrative Building (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gerolzhofen.
More about this marker. The marker is visible on the southern side of the city wall, easily see when walking west along the pedestrian path that follows that stretch of the wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
