Altstadt in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Die Erste Pizzeria in Deutschland / The First Pizzeria in Germany

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 21, 2023

1. Die Erste Pizzeria in Deutschland / The First Pizzeria in Germany Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem haus gründeten
Nico di Camillo
und seine Frau M. Janine geb. Schmitt
am 24. märz 1952
die 1. Pizzeria in Deutschland
Würzburg 24. märz 2002

(English translation:)

In this building on March 24, 1952, Nico di Camilo and his wife, M. Janine (née Schmitt) founded the first pizzeria in Germany.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1952.

Location. 49° 47.337′ N, 9° 55.862′ E. Marker is in Würzburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Altstadt. Marker is on Elefantengasse, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Elefantengasse 1, Würzburg BY 97070, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Neubaukirche / The Neubau Church (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Die Erste Sternwart der Universität Würzburg / The First Observatory of the University of Würzburg (about 180 meters away); Hof Groß von Trockau / Gross von Trockau Manor (approx. 0.2 kilometers

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away); Antonius Neidhardt Graf von Gneisenau / Field Marshal Antonius Neidhardt, Count of Gneisenau (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Johann Lukas Schönlein (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Priesterseminar / Seminary (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Former Synagogue (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Johann Peter Alexander Wagner (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Würzburg.

Also see . . . Capri Blaue Grotte (WürzburgWiki, in German).

History (in translation): The founder, Nicolino di Camillo, left his homeland of Abruzzo (Italy) in the post-war period and moved to Nuremberg with an American army unit. In Fürth he worked in a kitchen and was mostly just called “Nick” by Americans. At a Nuremberg opera he met Janine Schmitt from Würzburg, with whom he ultimately wanted to open a small restaurant in the war-torn Würzburg. The Uffenheimer Bräustüble in Elephantgasse was ideal for these purposes because the single-story building had survived the bombing of Würzburg almost unscathed and had served as a shoe warehouse until then. At the beginning the customer base consisted
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 21, 2023

2. The First Pizzeria in Germany Marker - wide view
mainly of American soldiers, but this quickly changed. Later, Nicolino's brother "Peppino" di Camillo (* July 15, 1927 - † November 26, 2014) took over the Capri with his wife Vera for many decades.

(Submitted on September 21, 2023.)

The First Pizzeria in Germany Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 21, 2023

3. The First Pizzeria in Germany Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.