Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Rathaus / Town Hall

Photographed By James Hulse, February 19, 2024

1. Rathaus / Town Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Kern aus der zweiten Hälfte des 14. Jahrhunderts (Ratskapelle und Großer Saal); tiefgreifende Umbauten in der ersten und Erweiterung in der zweiten Hälfte des 16. Jahrhunderts (Kleiner Rathaussaal, Archivstube). Letzte Erweiterung zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts.

English:
Town Hall: The core of the building dates from the second half of the 14th century (Council Chapel and Great Hall); radical conversion work in the first half of the 16th century, extended in the second half of the century (Small Hall and Archives Chamber). The last extension dates from the beginning of the 20th century.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 49° 26.715′ N, 11° 51.514′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. Marker is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Rathausstraße, on the left when traveling east on Marktplatz. The marker is located on the southwest corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktpl 1A, Amberg BY 92224, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Morawitzky-Palais / Morawitzky Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Ratstrinkstube / Council Taproom (within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Veste / Old Fortress (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Franz-Xaver von Schönwerth (about 240 meters away); Amberger Kulturstadel (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Schulkirche / School Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Frauenkirche / Church of Our Lady (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bischof Michael Wittmann (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amberg.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 19, 2024

2. Rathaus / Town Hall Marker

The view of Town Hall from the plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 19, 2024

3. The view of Town Hall from the plaza

The marker is located on the right corner of the building.

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 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.