Vilseck in Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Vogelturm

Photographed By James Hulse, February 16, 2024

1. Vogelturm Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Vogelturm, Stadtturm von 1466
Vorbau 1568 Wappen des Hochstifts Bamberg an der Westseite
Wappen des Lothar von Schönborn von 1727 an der Ostseite
Wahrzeichen der Stadt
English:
Vogelturm, City tower from 1466
Annex from 1568
Crest of Bishopric of Bamberg on the Western side
Crest of Lothar of Schönborn from 1727 on the Eastern side
Coat of arms of the town of Vilseck
Czech:
Ptačí věž, od r. 1466 Městská věž
Přístavba z r. 1568
erb bamberského biskupství na západní straně
erb Lothara ze Schönbornu z r. 1727 na východní straně
symbol města Vilseck

Erected by Region zu entdecken! Obere Vils-Ehenbach and Die Goldene traße in Bayern und Böhmen.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1466.

Location. 49° 36.689′ N, 11° 48.35′ E. Marker is in

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Vilseck, Bayern (Bavaria), in Amberg-Sulzbach. Marker is on Marktplatz just north of Grabenstraße, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located at the left side of the tunnel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktpl 23, Vilseck BY 92249, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nepomuk (a few steps from this marker); Zollhaus / Customs Office (a few steps from this marker); Geburtshaus von E.J. Reichenberger / Birthplace of E.J. Reichenberger (within shouting distance of this marker); Wünnenberghaus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Geschichte Der Stadt Vilseck / History of Vilseck (about 90 meters away); Herzlich Willkommen in Vilseck! / Welcome to Vilseck! (about 150 meters away); Ackerbürgerhaus (about 150 meters away); „Bäcker-Michl-Haus" / "Baker-Michl-House" (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vilseck.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 16, 2024

2. Vogelturm Marker

The marker is located at the left side of the tunnel.

The front side of the Vogelturm Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 16, 2024

3. The front side of the Vogelturm Tower

The back side of the Vogelturm Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 16, 2024

4. The back side of the Vogelturm Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.