Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Anton Koberger

Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024

1. Anton Koberger Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier stand das haus in dem anton koberger einer der bedeutendsten buchdrucker und buch handler seiner zeit lebte und arbeitete 1470-1513

English Translation:
Here stood the house in which Anton Koberger, one of the most important printers and book dealers of his time, lived and worked 1470-1513

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 49° 27.405′ N, 11° 4.844′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Egidienplatz and Dr.-Erich-Mulzer-Straße, on the right when traveling south on Egidienplatz. The marker is located above the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Egidienpl 15, Nürnberg BY 90403, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Der Wiederaufbau des Pellerhofes / The Reconstruction of the Pellerhof (a few steps from this marker); Peststadel Tetzelgasse 30 (within shouting distance of this marker); Egidienkirche / Church of St. Giles (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Neudörfer (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Laufer Schlagturm / Laufer Battle Tower (about 210 meters away); Landauer Kapelle / Landauer Chapel (about 210 meters away); Zum Gedenken an unsere Kameraden / In Memory of our Comrades (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kaiser Stallung / Imperial Stables (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.

Also see . . . Anton Koberger. Wikipedia

Anton Koberger (c. 1440/1445 – 3 October 1513) was the German goldsmith, printer and publisher who printed and published the Nuremberg Chronicle, a landmark of incunabula, and was a successful bookseller of works from other printers. In 1470 he established the first printing house in Nuremberg. Koberger was the godfather of Albrecht Dürer, whose family lived on the same street.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024

2. Anton Koberger Marker

The marker is located above the front entrance.

(Submitted on November 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.