Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Handwerkerhof
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Craftsmen's Courtyard
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
1. Handwerkerhof / Craftsmen's Courtyard Marker
Bis 1386 Fertigstellung des nach dem Klarakloster benannten Frauentors. 1558 wird der ursprünglich viereckige Frauentorturm durch Jörg Unger rund ummantelt, zugleich Bau des inneren Tores. Der Raum zwischen beiden Toren („Waffenhof") seit 1971 als Handwerkerhof genutzt.
By 1386, the Frauentor, named after the Clara Monastery, was completed. In 1558, Jörg Unger added a round casing to the originally square Frauentor tower, and at the same time built the inner gate. The space between the two gates ("Weapons Courtyard") has been used as a craftsmen's courtyard since 1971.
Erected by Nürnberg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1386.
Location. 49° 26.864′ N, 11° 4.869′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Königstraße and Frauentormauer on Königstraße. The marker is located at the gate on the side wall near the tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Königstraße 82, Nürnberg BY 90402, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia. Globally, 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 Holy Roman Empire and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alt-Nürnberg / Old Nuremberg (here, next to this marker); Waffenhof / Weapons Court (within shouting distance of this marker); In Gedenken an die Opfer rechten Terrors / In memory of the victims of right-wing terror (within shouting distance of this marker); Georg Simon Ohm (about 120 meters away, measured
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Also see . . . Handwerkerhof. Nürnberg
In the middle of Nuremberg city, surrounded by towers and walls of the medieval city fortifications, the Handwerkerhof invites you to take a stroll. The "small town at the King's Gate" offers traditional craftsmanship and Franconian hospitality in a charming setting.(Submitted on November 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
2. The view of the Frauentor tower near the courtyard
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
3. Handwerkerhof / Craftsmen's Courtyard Marker
The marker is located at the right side of the gate on the lower side of the two markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
