Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Spitalkirche / "Spital" Church

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 30, 2017

1. Spitalkirche / "Spital" Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Die erste Spitalkirche wurde 1438/39 an dieser Stelle errichtet. Auch sie hatte keinen Turm, sondern nur einen Dachreiter. Die jetzige Spitalkirche erbaute Joseph Saint-Pierre, Architekt am markgräflichen Hof, zwischen 1747 und 1750.

The first Spitalkirche was built on this site in 1438/39. The church did not have a spire but just a ridge-turret. The present church was built between 1747 and 1750 by the margravial court builder Joseph Saint-Pierre.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1747.

Location. 49° 56.698′ N, 11° 34.333′ E. Marker is in Bayreuth, Bayern (Bavaria). Marker is at the intersection of Maximilianstraße and Spitalgasse on Maximilianstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Maximilianstraße 71, Bayreuth BY 95444, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stille Wasser gründen tief... / Still Waters Run Deep (within shouting distance of this marker); Ein grösserer Meister: Joseph Haydn / A Greater Master: Joseph Haydn (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Max Stirner (about 210 meters away); Dr. Jakob Herz (about 240 meters away); E.T.A. Hoffman: Ein genialer Dichter und grosser Musiker / A Genius Poet and Great Musician

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away).

Regarding Spitalkirche / "Spital" Church. A "spital" is a German social institution much like a hospital, but with broader responsibilities, caring not only for the sick, but the needy, elderly, and travelers, as well. Spitals were usually supported by their parish or diocese, and sometimes by a foundation as well.

Also see . . . Spitalkirche (Bayreuth) (Wikipedia, in German). "The Bayreuth hospital church stands in the city center on the Maximiliansstrasse, a market street. It is one of the Margrave churches, is Evangelical-Lutheran, and is managed by the City of Bayreuth as part of the hospital foundation. The former hospital that gave the church its name, directly abuts the church and now houses the city archives and some apartments. (Submitted on February 7, 2020.)

Spitalkirche / "Spital" Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 30, 2017

2. Spitalkirche / "Spital" Church and Marker

The marker is visible here next to the concrete bench seating, with the Spitalkirche in the background.

<i>Bayreuth. Spitalkirche - Maxstrasse</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard published by Hunsverlaganstalt Bruno Hansmann, Cassel, circa 1920

3. Bayreuth. Spitalkirche - Maxstrasse

Spitalkirche / "Spital" Church - additional marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 30, 2017

4. Spitalkirche / "Spital" Church - additional marker

Mounted to the exterior of the church is another marker, which reads: Built for the later municipal hospital, 1748-50, by Joseph Saint-Pierre and Rudolf Heinrich Richter. Stucco by the court stucco master, Rudolf Albini of Bayreuth. Ceiling painting by Johann Benjamin Mueller of Dresden.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.