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Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Stadttheater
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Town Theatre

 
 
Stadttheater / Town Theatre Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024
1. Stadttheater / Town Theatre Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Einrichtung des Stadttheaters in der Kirche des 1452 gegründeten Franziskanerklosters nach dessen Säkularisation 1803. Neueröffnung nach umfassenden Umbau- und Sanierungsmaßnahmen 1978.

English:
Town Theatre: Instituted in the church of the Franciscan monastery (founded in 1452), after its secularization in 1803. Reopened in 1978 after extensive conversion and refurbishment.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1452.
 
Location. 49° 26.74′ N, 11° 51.256′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is at the intersection of Schrannenplatz and Weinstraße, on the right when traveling west on Schrannenplatz. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schrannenpl 10, 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
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the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schulkirche / School Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Amberger Kulturstadel (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz-Xaver von Schönwerth (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemalige Hufschmiede Am Vilstor / Former Blacksmith’s Workshop At the Vils Gate (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vilstor / Vils Gate (about 150 meters away); Jesuitenrichterhaus / Jesuit Judges’ House (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Vilstor / Vils Gate (about 150 meters away); Erna Strauss (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amberg.
 
Stadttheater / Town Theatre Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024
2. Stadttheater / Town Theatre Marker
The marker is located at the left side of the entrance to the building.
The Town Theatre image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024
3. The Town Theatre
 
 
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 121 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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