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Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Ratstrinkstube
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Council Taproom

 
 
Ratstrinkstube / Council Taproom Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024
1. Ratstrinkstube / Council Taproom Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Errichtung des heutigen dreigeschossigen Baus in den Jahren 1728-1764. Auflockerung der in Sandsteinquadern aufgefόhrten Fassade durch allegorische Darstellungen der vier Elemente.

English:
Council Taproom: The present three-storey building was erected between 1728 and 1764. The faηade, made of sandstone ashlars, is relieved by allegorical figures depicting the four elements.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1728.
 
Location. 49° 26.71′ N, 11° 51.458′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Lederergasse, on the right when traveling east on Marktplatz. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktpl 3, Amberg BY 92224, 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
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Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wiederaufbau der Kirche St. Martin / Rebuilding of St. Martin’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Amberger Hochzeitsbrunnen / The Amberg Wedding Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); Rathaus / Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Erna Strauss (within shouting distance of this marker); Kowar-Haus / Kowar House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fanny Haymann (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Haymann (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amberg.
 
Ratstrinkstube / Council Taproom Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024
2. Ratstrinkstube / Council Taproom Marker
The view of the Council Taproom and Marker from the plaza image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024
3. The view of the Council Taproom and Marker from the plaza
Another view of the Council Taproom with the church in the background image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024
4. Another view of the Council Taproom with the church in the background
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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