Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Kornhaus
Built in 1453 for the Grain Market, originally with an open hall on the ground floor. Later repeatedly enlarged, with new storeys added. Upper floors used for many purposes: citizens' festivities, wine tavern, dancing and fencing rooms. Used as a school since the 18th century. Converted 1985-1992 into the City Museum.
Erected by Universitätstadt Tübingen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 48° 31.27′ N, 9° 3.203′ E. Marker is in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg. Marker is at the intersection of Kornhausstraße and Marktstraße, on the right when traveling west on Kornhausstraße. Touch for map . Marker is at or near this postal address: Kornhausstraße 10, Tübingen BW 72070, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ein Schöpfbrunnen aus der Unterstadt / A Well from the Lower Part of Town (a few steps from this marker); Zerstörung der kommunalen Demokratie / Destroying the Municipal Democracy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hermann Kurz (about 120 meters away); Former Dominican Building (about 150 meters away); Regina Burckhardt-Bardili and Andreas Burckhardt (about 150 meters away); Nonnenhaus / Nunnery (about 210 meters away); Martinianum: Keimzelle der Schwäbischen Romantik / Nucleus of Swabian Romanticism (about 210 meters away); Hermann Hesse (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tübingen.
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