Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe
Die Sögestrasse
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“Sow” Street
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
1. Die Sögestrasse / “Sow” Street Marker
In Urkunden bereits 1261 erwähnt, war früher die Straße der Bäcker and Bierbrauer, die mit ihren Abfällen die Schweinezucht betrieben. Das plattdeutsche Wort „Söge“, auf Hochdeutsch „Sau“, gab ihr den Namen. Die Gruppe des Bildhauers Peter Lehmann wurde von den Anliegern bei Umwandlung zur Fußgängerzone im Jahre 1973 gestiftet.
“Sow Street”:
First mentioned in documents dating back to 1261, the street was once home to bakers and brewers who used their waste to raise pigs. The Low German word "Söge," meaning "sow" in High German, gave it its name. The group by sculptor Peter Lehmann was donated by local residents when the area was converted into a pedestrian zone in 1973.
Erected 1974.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1201.
Location. 53° 4.708′ N, 8° 48.516′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is at the intersection
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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 Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Geschäftshaus / Business and Office Building (a few steps from this marker); Geschäftshaus / Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Salomon Kelman (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronning-Haus (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilhelm Kaisen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dörrbecker Haus (about 90 meters away); Lehrgebäude / Instructional Building (about 120 meters away); Hotel am Hillmanplatz (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.
Also see . . . Schweinehirt und seine Herde (Wikipedia, in German). (Submitted on June 8, 2025.)
Additional keywords. Gedenktafel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
2. Schweinehirt und seine Herde (“Swineherd and his flock”) and marker
The monument, consisting of the swineherd, his dog, and his herd of five pigs and four piglets, was made of bronze in 1974 based on a design by the Bremen sculptor Peter Lehmann (1921–1995). The popular sculpture group was financed by the merchants of Sögestraße. It represents the origin of the name Sögestraße: In the Middle Ages, the current pedestrian zone Sögestraße was known as Soghestrate (Low German for sows), the street where many pigpens were likely located. At that time, the herdsmen drove the pigs from here through the Herdentor (“Herd Gate”) in Bremen's city wall to the Bürgerweide (“communal pasture”), a common land (communal property) outside the city. - Wikipedia (in translation)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
