Sommerhausen in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Rathaus / Town Hall

Erbaut 1557/58 - Built 1557-58

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 2019

1. Rathaus / Town Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Vermutlich vom örtlichen Baumeister Conrad Leonhard errichtet

Sitzungssaal mit Holzverkleidung der Wande und alter Bestuhlung aus der Werkstatt Georg Brenk

Burgersaal mit beeindruckenden Balkendecke

(English translation:)

Presumably built by the local master builder, Conrad Leonhard. Meeting room with wood paneling; the walls and seating from the workshop of Georg Brenk. Citizen's hall with impressive beamed ceiling.

Erected by Markt Sommerhausen.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics.

Location. 49° 42.321′ N, 10° 1.471′ E. Marker is in Sommerhausen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Würzburg. Marker is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Rathausgaße on Hauptstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 15, Sommerhausen BY 97286, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bartholomäus Kirche / Church of Bartholomäus (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz Daniel Pastorius - The First German Settler in America

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Franz Daniel Pastorius Birthplace (about 90 meters away); Katharinen-Brunnen / Catherine's Fountain (about 120 meters away); Main Tor / Main Gate (about 120 meters away); Johann Georg Krönlein (approx. 9.3 kilometers away); Wehrturm und Dorfbefestigung / Defensive Tower and Village Defenses (approx. 9.3 kilometers away); Zehnthaus / Tithing House (approx. 9.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sommerhausen.

Also see . . . Town Hall (Markt Sommerhausen). "The town centre is still surrounded by a largely intact town wall. Right in the middle the town hall is situated, built in 1558 and decorated with a step gable. Its arcades of pointed arches at the street façade used to be salesrooms in former times. Later they were bricked up and today accommodate the tourist office. The assembly hall in the upper floor is a simple but impressive room with deep window recesses and marquetry wall panels. The spacious hallway – also called “Bürgersaal” (‘Citizens’ Hall’) - is decorated with massive

Rathaus / Town Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 2019

2. Rathaus / Town Hall and Marker

The marker is visible here between the two nearest arched doorways.

beams and a wooden-beamed ceiling. It is also used for wine tastings, receptions, and events." (Submitted on October 24, 2019.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.