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Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Geburtsstunde der wirtschaftlichen Selbstverwaltung
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Birth of Economic Self-Government

1560

 
 
Geburtsstunde der wirtschaftlichen Selbstverwaltung / Birth of Economic Self-Government Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2024
1. Geburtsstunde der wirtschaftlichen Selbstverwaltung / Birth of Economic Self-Government Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Am 16. April 1560 wurden von den Nürnberger Großkaufleuten mit dem Börsglöcklein erstmals feste Marktzeiten eingeläutet. Die Regeln der „Neuen Marktordnung" markieren den Beginn der wirtschaftlichen Selbstverwaltung. Seitdem vertritt der Handelsvorstand, das Kollegium der Marktvorsteher, die Interessen der Nürnberger Unternehmen und besteht bis heute in der IHK fort.

Industrie- und Handelskammer Nürnberg für Mittelfranken anlässlich des 450-jährigen Jubiläums im Jahr 2010

English Translation:
On April 16, 1560, the Nuremberg merchants rang in fixed market times for the first time with the Stock Exchange bell. The rules of the “New Market Order” mark the beginning of economic self-government. Since then, the Commercial Board, the college of market managers, has represented the interests of Nuremberg companies and continues to exist in the IHK to this day.

Nuremberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Middle Franconia on the occasion of the 450th anniversary in 2010
 
Erected 2010 by Nuremberg Chamber
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1560.
 
Location. 49° 27.273′ N, 11° 4.607′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Hauptmarkt and Waaggasse, on the left when traveling north on Hauptmarkt. The marker is located on the southeastern corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptmarkt 25/27, Nürnberg BY 90403, 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 Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nürnberger Kaufmannszug / Nuremberg Merchants' Caravan (a few steps from this marker); Archäologischer Sensationsfund / Sensational Archaeological Discovery (within shouting distance of this marker); Schöner Brunnen / Beautiful Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Waaggebäude / Weighing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Phillip Palm (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johann Philipp Palm (about 90 meters away); Historischer Rathaussaal / Historic Town Hall (about 90 meters away); Unsere Liebe Frau / Our Lady (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.
 
Also see . . .  Nuremberg. Wikipedia (Submitted on March 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 
 
The marker is located on the corner of the building image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2024
2. The marker is located on the corner of the building
The view of the marker and building along the street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2024
3. The view of the marker and building along the street
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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