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Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
 

Läutturm
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Bell Tower

 
 
Läutturm / Bell Tower Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
1. Läutturm / Bell Tower Marker
Inscription.  German:
Läutturm der ehemaligen St. Georgskirche. Erbaut im 13. Jahrhundert

English Translation:
Bell tower of the former St. George’s Church. Built in the 13th century
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
 
Location. 49° 19.079′ N, 8° 26.311′ E. Marker is in Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is at the intersection of Große Himmelsgasse and St.-Georgen-Gasse, on the right when traveling west on Große Himmelsgasse. The marker is located at the base of the tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Große Himmelsgasse 1, Speyer RP 67346, 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: Große Himmelsgasse (a few steps from this marker); Bücherverbrennung in Speyer 1933 / Book Burning in Speyer, 1933
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dreifaltigkeitskirche / Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Georgsbrunnen / St. George’s Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Speyerer Jakobspilger / The Speyer St. James Pilgrim (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Heilig-Geist-Kirche / Church of the Holy Spirit (about 90 meters away); Gedenk-Tafel / Memorial Plaque (about 90 meters away); „Alte Münze" / Old Mint (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Speyer.
 
The bottom of the Bell Tower and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
2. The bottom of the Bell Tower and Marker
The Bell Tower image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
3. The Bell Tower
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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