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

Nepomuk

Photographed By James Hulse, February 16, 2024

1. Nepomuk Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Nepomuk
Sandsteinfigur von 1720
Brückenheiliger an der ehem. Stadtbrücke
Der böhmische Kleriker und Notar fand nach seiner Heiligsprechung
vor allem im rekatholisierten Böhmen und Bayern Verbreitung.
English:
Saint Nepomuk
Sandstone statue from 1720
Bridge-saint on former city bridge
The Bohemian cleric and notary has been very popular
in re-catholicized areas of Bohemia and Bavaria after his canonization.
Czech:
Nepomuk
pískovcová socha z r.1720
světec bývalého městského mostu
český farář a notář, po prohlášení za svatého
byl uctíván zejména v rekatolizovaných Čechách a Bavorsku

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 1720.

Location. 49° 36.682′ N, 11° 48.346′

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E. Marker is in Vilseck, Bayern (Bavaria), in Amberg-Sulzbach. Marker is on Marktpl north of Grabenstraße, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located at the base of the statue near the tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vilseck BY 92249, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zollhaus / Customs Office (here, next to this marker); Vogelturm (a few steps from this marker); Geburtshaus von E.J. Reichenberger / Birthplace of E.J. Reichenberger (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Geschichte Der Stadt Vilseck / History of Vilseck (about 90 meters away); Wünnenberghaus (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 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vilseck.

The Saint Nepomuk Statue and the Nepomuk Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 16, 2024

2. The Saint Nepomuk Statue and the Nepomuk Marker

The view of the Saint Nepomuk statue and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 16, 2024

3. The view of the Saint Nepomuk statue and Marker from the street

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 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.