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Schießhaus in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

The Hotel Reichsadler

 
 
The Hotel Reichsadler Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 29, 2025
1. The Hotel Reichsadler Marker
Inscription.  German:
Im Gebäude Maximilianstraße 28 befand sich im späten 17. Jahrhundert die Reichspost. Aus dieser Zeit stammt das erhaltene und 1676 datierte Relief mit dem Reichsadler. Später befand sich hier das traditionsreiche Hotel Reichsadler.

English:
In the late 17th century the Post Office was situated here. A relief dating back to 1676 showing the Reichsadler was on this house. The Hotel Reichsadler, which had a longstandig tradition, was in this building. No. 28 was bombed and destroyed in 1945.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1676.
 
Location. 49° 56.68′ N, 11° 34.475′ E. Marker is in Bayreuth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Schießhaus. It is on Maximilianstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Maximilianstraße 30, 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 and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Michael Mebart (within shouting distance of this marker); Die ersten drei Monate: Zürich I / The first three months: Zurich I (within shouting distance of this marker); Max Stirner (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Max Stirner (within shouting distance of this marker); Eisenwarengeschäft Wirsing / Friedrich Wirsing's Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. markgräfliches Gesandtenhaus / Former Margravial Envoy’s House (about 120 meters away, measured in
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a direct line); Kanzleistraße (about 150 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 within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
 
 
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 91 times since then and 15 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on June 16, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
 
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