Hanau in Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Vogelschau auf Hanau
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Bird’s-eye view of Hanau
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
1. Vogelschau auf Hanau / Bird’s-eye view of Hanau Marker
Die Ansicht von Stadt und Festung Hanau zeigt von links nach rechts: die spätmittelalterliche Burg und das Renaissanceschloss von Graf Philipp Ludwig II. von Hanau-Münzenberg (um 1830 abgetragen), die Altstadt (Stadtrechte von 1303) mit ihren beiden Vorstädten, im oberen Winkel der Altstadt die ab 1603 erbaute Judengasse, in der Mitte die Anfang des 16. Jahrhunderts errichteten und Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts niedergelegten Festungswerke der Altstadt mit ihren drei charakteristischen Rondellen und zweieckigen Bastionen (heute Forum Hanau/Freiheitsplatz) rechts die 1597 gegründete Neustadt Hanau. Am Bildrand unten der Alte Deutsche Friedhof (quadratisch) und der Wallonische Friedhof (oval), oben an der Erklärung rechts der Jüdische Friedhof. Kinzig und Main umfließen die Stadt.
Ihr Standort ist mit einem Kreis gekennzeichnet.
Bird’s-eye view of old and new Hanau
The view of the town and fortress of Hanau shows from left to right: the late medieval castle and the Renaissance palace of Count Philipp Ludwig
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 50° 8.081′ N, 8° 55.104′ E. Marker is in Hanau, Hessen (Hesse), in Main-Kinzig-Kreis. It is on Am Freiheitsplatz, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanau HE 63450, 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: Fundament der Bastion / Foundation of the Bastion (here, next to this marker); Schießscharte der Altstadtbefestigung / Old town fortress embrasure (here, next to this marker); Geburtshaus der Brüder Grimm / Birthplace of the Brothers Grimm (within
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
2. Vogelschau auf Hanau / Bird’s-eye view of Hanau Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here set in the top of the cement bench
Also see . . . Hanau (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Hanau is a city in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, in Hesse, Germany. It is 25 km east of Frankfurt am Main and part of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region. Its railway station is a major junction and it has a port on the river Main, making it an important transport centre. The city is known for being the birthplace of Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm and Franciscus Sylvius. Since the 16th century it was a centre of precious metal working, with many goldsmiths. It is home to Heraeus, one of Germany's largest family-owned companies.(Submitted on March 6, 2025.)
Once the seat of the Counts of Hanau,Hanau lost much of its architectural heritage in World War II, such as its City Palace. A British air raid in 1945 created a firestorm, killing a sixth of the remaining population and destroying 98% of the old city and 80% of the city overall...Photographed by Christoph Metzger (courtesy Hanauer Geschichtsverein 1844 e.V.), 16653. Marker inset map - Bird’s-eye view of the city and fortress
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
