Schießhaus in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Altes Rathaus
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Old Town Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, May 29, 2025
1. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker
Privatpalais aus der 1. Hälfte des 17. Jahrhunderts. 1723-25 durch Johann David Räntz ausgebaut und erweitert. Diente von 1721-1917 und von 1945-1972 als Rathaus.
Private palace from the first half of the 17th century. Extended and rebuilt between 1723 and 1725 by Johann David Räntz. Served as the town hall from 1721 to 1917 and from 1945 to 1972.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1723.
Location. 49° 56.654′ N, 11° 34.495′ E. Marker is in Bayreuth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Schießhaus. It is at the intersection of Maximilianstraße and Brautgasse, on the right when traveling west on Maximilianstraße. The marker is located at the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Maximilianstraße 33, Bayreuth BY 95444, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Max Stirner (here, next to this marker); Die ersten drei Monate: Zürich I / The first three months: Zurich I (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Max Stirner (a few steps from this marker); Eisenwarengeschäft Wirsing / Friedrich Wirsing's Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Mebart (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hotel Reichsadler (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. markgräfliches Gesandtenhaus / Former Margravial Envoy’s House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kanzleistraße (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bayreuth.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Ein grösserer Meister: Joseph Haydn / A Greater Master: Joseph Haydn (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by James Hulse, May 29, 2025
2. The Old Town Hall and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 29, 2025
3. The Old Town Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
