Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Zwei Türen / Two Doors
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2024
1. Zwei Türen / Two Doors Marker
Zwischen 1830 u.1839 hatte weiden zwei apotheken, der marienapotheker war katholisch, der benachbarte evangelisch. Um peinlichkeiten zwischen den beiden konfessionen zu vermeiden wurden zwei eingänge geschaffen. Die türe zur fleischgasse war das, „evangelische türl" und die zum marktplatz „das katholische türl".
Between 1830 and 1839 Weiden had two pharmacies, the Marienpotheker was Catholic and the neighboring one was Protestant. To avoid embarrassment between the two denominations, two entrances were created. The door to Fleischgasse was the “Protestant door” and the one to the market square was “the Catholic door”.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 49° 40.558′ N, 12° 9.849′ E. Marker is in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria). Marker is at the intersection of Unterer Markt and Fleischgasse, on the right when traveling west on Unterer Markt. The marker is located at the front side
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliger Kurpfälzer-Hof / Former Electoral Palatinate Court (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bürgermeisterhaus / Mayor's House (about 120 meters away); Evangelisch - Lutherische Stadtpfarrkirche St. Michael (about 120 meters away); Torwärter-Häusl / Gatekeeper's Little House (about 120 meters away); Nagelkreuz / Cross of Nails (about 150 meters away); Unteres Tor / Lower Gate (about 150 meters away); Kommun-Backofen / Communal Oven (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weiden in der Oberpfalz.
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2024
2. The Catholic door on the market square and the Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2024
3. Both doors can be seen at the corner of the building
The Catholic door on the left side and the Protestant door is on the right side of the corner
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
