Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Historische Felsengänge Nürnberg / Medieval Rockcellars

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Photographed By James Hulse, February 22, 2024

1. Historische Felsengänge Nürnberg / Medieval Rockcellars Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Vor Jahrhunderten wurden im Untergrund des Burgbergs eine Vielzahl von Gewölben und Gängen aus dem Fels geschlagen. Dank der großen Standfestigkeit des Burgsandsteins war es möglich, teilweise über vier Stockwerke reichende Felsenkelleranlagen zu schaffen, die seit 1380 zur Gärung und Lagerung von Bier genutzt wurden.

Die geheimnisumwitterten unterirdischen Gänge dienten ausschließlich der Gewinnung und Weiterleitung von Wasser. Während des Krieges fanden in den Gewölben viele Bürger Schutz vor Luftangriffen. Ein kleiner Teil des Labyrinths wird auch heute wieder von der Hausbrauerei Altstadthof genützt, die nach der Führung besichtigt werden kann.

English:
Medieval rockcellars
Extensive complexes of cellars - in some places up to four storeys deep were used primarily for the making and storing of beer. During the devastating air raids of World War II, many citizens of Nuremberg sought and found shelter in the historic beer cellars.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1380.

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49° 27.382′ N, 11° 4.554′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. Marker is at the intersection of Albrecht-Dürer-Platz and Agnesgasse, in the median on Albrecht-Dürer-Platz. The marker is located in the middle of the plaza next to the Albrecht-Dürer statue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Albrecht-Dürer-Platz 9, Nürnberg BY 90403, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hans Tucher (a few steps from this marker); Schürstab Mansion (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sebalder Pfarrhof / Sebalder Rectory (about 90 meters away); Von Praunsches Stiftungshaus / From Praunsches Foundation House (about 120 meters away); Johann Pachelbel (about 120 meters away); Altestes Erhaltenes Profangebäude Nürnbergs / Oldest Preserved Secular Building in Nuremberg (about 150 meters away); Historischer Rathaussaal / Historic Town Hall (about 150 meters away); Leopold Einstein (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.

The view of the Medieval Rockcellars and Marker in the plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse

2. The view of the Medieval Rockcellars and Marker in the plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.