Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Pope Francis in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Photographed by James Hulse, October 4, 2024
1. Pope Francis in Rothenburg ob der Tauber Marker
Papst Franziskus in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Vom 4. August bis zum 2. Oktober 1986 lebte der argentinische Jesuit und Priester Jorge Mario Bergoglio als Student am Goethe-Institut in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, um hier während eines Studienaufenthaltes Deutsch zu lernen. Am 13. März 2013 wurde er zum Papst gewählt; er trägt den Namen Franziskus.
Pope Francis in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Argentinian Jesuit and priest Jorge Mario Bergoglio stayed at the Goethe Institute in Rothenburg August 4 through October 2, 1986, to study German. On March 13, 2013, he was elected Pope and chose the name of Francis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 2013.
Location. 49° 22.607′ N, 10° 10.616′ E. Marker is in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is on Herrngasse just west of Kirchgasse, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in the east side courtyard of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Herrngasse 15, Rothenburg ob der Tauber BY 91541,
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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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kaiser Friedrich III / Emperor Friedrich III (a few steps from this marker); Wittgenstein Haus (a few steps from this marker); "Gotisches" Haus / "Gothic" House (a few steps from this marker); Herrngasse 16 (a few steps from this marker); König Ferdinand und Kaiser Karl V / King Ferdinand and Emperor Charles V (within shouting distance of this marker); Herrngasse 9 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliger Jüdischer Betsaal / The Former Jewish Prayer Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Turm an der Fürbringerscheune / Tower at the Fürbringer Barn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 4, 2024
2. The view of the marker along the street with the church in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
