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Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Waaggebäude
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Weighing Building

 
 
Waaggebäude / Weighing Building Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
1. Waaggebäude / Weighing Building Marker
Inscription.  German:
Hier stand bis zum jahre 1945 das alte Waaggebäude erbaut von Hans Beheim Jm jahre 1497/98 mit dem berühmten waagrelief von Adam Kraft jetzt im Germ • Nat • Museum

English Translation:
The old Weighing Building, built by Hans Beheim in 1497/98, stood here until 1945 with the famous weighing relief by Adam Kraft, now in the German National Museum
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1497.
 
Location. 49° 27.278′ N, 11° 4.557′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Winklerstraße and Waaggase, on the right when traveling north on Winklerstraße. The marker is located on the southwest corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Winklerstraße 22, 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: Johann Phillip Palm (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Philipp Palm (within shouting distance of this marker); Nürnberger Kaufmannszug / Nuremberg Merchants' Caravan
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Geburtsstunde der wirtschaftlichen Selbstverwaltung / Birth of Economic Self-Government (within shouting distance of this marker); Archäologischer Sensationsfund / Sensational Archaeological Discovery (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Pachelbel (within shouting distance of this marker); Schöner Brunnen / Beautiful Fountain (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sebalder Pfarrhof / Sebalder Rectory (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.
 
The Weighing Building and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
2. The Weighing Building and Marker
 
 
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 125 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Jun. 8, 2026