Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Catharinakapelle
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Catherina Chapel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 25, 2019
1. Catharinakapelle / Catherina Chapel Marker
Dieses Gebäude,
in dem die Catharinakapelle
sich befand, und die Gebäude
Nro: 554 und 555a
gehörten bis zum Jahre 1804
dem Bürgerspitale.
Fürstbischof Friedrich Karl
legte im Jahre 1737 zu deren
Erbauung den Grundstein.
Anno 1855
This building, in which the Catharina Chapel was located, and the buildings Nos: 554 and 555a (i.e., old style house addresses) were part of the the public welfare building until 1804. In 1737, Prince Bishop Friedrich Karl laid the cornerstone at their construction.
Erected 1855.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 49° 53.653′ N, 10° 53.363′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Maximilianplatz and Grüner Markt on Maximilianplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grüner Markt 31, Bamberg BY 96047, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carl Friedrich Kunz (a few steps from this marker); St. Martinskirche / St. Martin Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Maximiliansplatz / Maximilian Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. Kaufhaus H. & C. Tietz / Former department store H. & C. Tietz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pfarrkirche St. Martin / Parish Church of St. Martin (about 120 meters away); Christoph Clavius (about 120 meters away); Friedrich von Brenner (about 120 meters away); The Old Main Watch (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.
More about this marker. Although the marker carries a date of 1855, the present tablet is likely a replacement for the original marker, which was probably destroyed in WW II. That is, there are a number of similar historical markers (same font, size and material) but bearing different dates, on buildings in the center
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 25, 2019
2. Catharinakapelle / Catherina Chapel Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here about 3 meters off the ground, on the right edge of the brown building in the center-right of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
