Marktbreit in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Hotel “Löwen”
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“Lion” Hotel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023
1. Hotel “Löwen” / “Lion” Hotel Marker
Of 15th century origin, with rich ornamental framework. Formerly "Gasthaus zum Goldenen Löwen" (Golden Lions Inn) and "Fürstlich Schwarzenbergische Herberge" (Princely Schwarzenberg Hostel), second oldest inn in Bavaria.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 49° 40.054′ N, 10° 8.616′ E. Marker is in Marktbreit, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. It is at the intersection of Marktstraße and Ochsenfurter Straße, on the right when traveling south on Marktstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktstraße 8, Marktbreit BY 97340, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bürgerhaus 19. Jahrhundert / 19th C. Patrician House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bürgerhaus 18. Jahrhundert / 18th Century Patrician House (within shouting distance of this
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Also see . . . Die Geschichte des Löwen (Hotel Löwen, in German).
Excerpt (in translation): The origins of our house date back to 1382 as it was carved into an old stone wall. The stone ground floor was only bricked up a few decades later - in the 15th century. The half-timbered structure dates from the 16th century. As history shows, the Swedes were also in Marktbreit during the 30-year war (1618 - 1648) and Swedish soldiers were allegedly housed here at the time.(Submitted on August 27, 2023.)
In 1646, a certain Ernst Sartorius married into what was then still called the "Groehof" and took the "hospitality" (license to run an inn) from an opposite "Ausspanns" (an earlier common name for an inn or tavern on old trade routes), whichoffered space for the accommodation of travelers' horses and carriages, along with its name "Zum goldenen Löwen".Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 20232. Hotel “Löwen” / “Lion” Hotel and Marker
The hotel later was entered into town history under this name. Ernst Sartorius was an economically very influential man. In addition to the inn, he ran a wine and grain trade and in 1656 was one of the highest taxpayers in town...
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
