Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Maria Sibylla Merian-Garten
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Maria Sibylla Merian Garden
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2024
1. Maria Sibylla Merian-Garten / Maria Sibylla Merian Garden Marker
Der Garten trägt den Namen der berühmten Künstlerin und Naturforscherin Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), die von 1668 bis 1682 in Nürnberg lebte und arbeitete. Ihr Wohnhaus lag in unmittelbarer Nähe der Kaiserburg Nürnberg und sie konnte diesen kleinen Garten neben dem Heidenturm für ihre Blumen- und Insektenstudien nutzen.
The garden is named after the famous artist and naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), who lived and worked in Nuremberg from 1668 to 1682. The house where she lived was next to the Nuremberg Imperial Castle and she was able to use this small garden by the Heathens' Tower for her flower and insect studies.
Erected by Bayerische Verwaltung der staatlichen Schlösser, Gärten und Seen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1668.
Location. 49° 27.469′ N, 11° 4.551′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is on Burg just west of Burgstraße. The marker is located in the
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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: Kaiserkapelle / Imperial Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Tiefer Brunnen / Deep Well (a few steps from this marker); Sinwellturm / Sinwell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaiserburg und Burggrafenburg / Imperial Castle and Burgrave's Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaiserburg Nürnberg / Imperial Castle Nuremberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Burggarten und Bastionen / Castle Gardens and Bastions (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Kaiserburg Nürnberg / Imperial Castle Nuremberg (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johann Neudörfer (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.
Also see . . . Maria Sibylla Merian Garden. Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung
The Maria Sibylla Merian Garden is located between the Heathens‘ Tower and the Heavenly Stables. Within protecting walls a small garden idyll has been created, from which there is a splendid view of Nuremberg.(Submitted on September 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
The garden is named after the famous artist and naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717), who lived and worked in Nuremberg for 14 years. She is one of the major personalities of the17th and 18th centuries. The house where she lived was next to the Imperial Castle, and she was able to use this small garden for her flower and insect studies.Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 20242. The entrance to the Maria Sibylla Merian Garden and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
