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Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Torwärter-Häusl
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Gatekeeper's Little House

 
 
Torwärter-Häusl / Gatekeeper's Little House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2024
1. Torwärter-Häusl / Gatekeeper's Little House Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Errichtet nach stadtbrand
1536
Sanierung 1997

English Translation:
Built after the city fire in
1536
Renovation in 1997

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1536.
 
Location. 49° 40.611′ N, 12° 9.928′ E. Marker is in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Hinter der Mauer and Unterer Markt, on the right when traveling north on Hinter der Mauer. The marker is located on the left side of the entrance to building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hinter d Mauer 21, Weiden in der Oberpfalz BY 92637, 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 Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Die Kirchengeschichte Weidens / The Church History of Weiden (a few steps from this marker); Nagelkreuz / Cross of Nails (a few steps
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from this marker); Ab 1800 - Weiden wird Industriestandort / From 1800 - Weiden becomes an industrial location (a few steps from this marker); Ab 1900 - Weiden's Weg in die Moderne / From 1900 - Weiden's Path to Modernity (a few steps from this marker); Der History-Point / The History Point (a few steps from this marker); Bürgermeisterhaus / Mayor's House (a few steps from this marker); Krieg und Pest im 17. Jahrhundert / War and Plague in the 17th Century (a few steps from this marker); Das 18. Jahrhundert - Goethe in Weiden / The 18th Century - Goethe in Weiden (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weiden in der Oberpfalz.
 
The Little House Door and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2024
2. The Little House Door and Marker
The Gatekeeper's Little House next to the City Gate image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2024
3. The Gatekeeper's Little House next to the City Gate
The Gatekeeper's Little House and the Lower Gate Tower image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2024
4. The Gatekeeper's Little House and the Lower Gate Tower
 
 
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 124 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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