Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Nonnenhaus / Nunnery

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2022

1. Nonnenhaus / Nunnery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1488 erbaut. Vermutlich anfangs von Dominikanerinnen, später von Beginen bewohnt. Nach der Reformation Wohnhaus des Botanikers Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), der hier den ersten botanischen Garten anlegte. Nach ihm wurde später die Fuchsie benannt. Der Vorbau am Ammerkanal, früher als Sprachhaus bezeichnet, diente ursprünglich als Abort.

Built in 1488. Probably at first the residence of Dominican nuns, later of Beguines. After the Reformation residence of the botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), who here laid out the first Botanical Garden. The fuchsia was later named after him. The front part, facing the Ammer canal, once called the »Sprachhaus«, was originally used as a lavatory.

Erected by Tübingen Universitätsstadt.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1488.

Location. 48° 31.308′ N, 9° 3.356′ E. Marker is in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg. Marker is on Beim Nonnenhaus, on the right when traveling west

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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Beim Nonnenhaus 7, Tübingen BW 72070, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alois Alzheimer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Viktor von Bruns (about 90 meters away); Christof Martin Wieland (about 120 meters away); Prof. Martin Crusius (about 120 meters away); Gottlob Himmel (about 150 meters away); Hermann Hesse (about 150 meters away); Josef Eberle (Sebastian Blau) (about 150 meters away); Buchhandlung Gastl / Gastl Bookstore (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tübingen.

Regarding Nonnenhaus / Nunnery. "Beguines" were female members of lay religious communities devoted to doing good works.

Also see . . . Nonnenhaus Tübingen (Wikipedia, in German).

Excerpt (in translation): "The nunnery in Tübingen was named “Monument of the Month April 2008” by the Baden-Württemberg Monument Foundation. In 2008, the owners received the Baden-Württemberg Monument Conservation Prize from the Swabian Homeland Association for the exemplary restoration of the building in accordance with the requirements of the monument. In May 2012, the nunnery also received the KfW Building and Living Award, which is presented annually
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2022

2. Nonnenhaus / Nunnery and Marker
The marker is visible here, mounted to the front of the building, in the shadow of the "Sprachhaus".
by the KfW banking group."

(Submitted on September 28, 2022.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.