Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Stadtbrille
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Town Spectacles
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
1. Stadtbrille / Town Spectacles Marker
1454 als „Gang über die Vils“ erstmals nachweisbar. Neubau der dreibogigen Anlage zu Beginn des 16. Jahrhunderts, Aufstockung und Umbau des zweiten Jochs nach 1580, des ersten und dritten im 17. Jahrhundert.
The first evidence that a stone bridge over the River Vils existed on this site dates from 1454. Reconstruction of the triple-arched structure at the beginning of the 16th century; the superstructure over the central arch was added and converted after 1580, those over the first and third arches in the 17th century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1454.
Location. 49° 26.571′ N, 11° 51.456′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is at the intersection of Schiffgasse and Zeughausstraße, on the left when traveling south on Schiffgasse. The marker is located on the bridge next to the walkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amberg BY 92224, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kurfürstliches Zeughaus / Electoral Arsenal (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Kurfürstliches Zeughaus / Electoral Arsenal (within shouting distance of this marker); Schiffgasse / Ship Lane (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Adolf Zechermann (about 150 meters away); Erna Fanny Zechermann (about 150 meters away); Martha Zechermann (about 150 meters away); Kurt Emanuel Zechermanner (about 150 meters away); Baustadel / Municipal Arsenal (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amberg.
More about this marker. There is a duplicate of this marker on the opposite side of the bridge.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
2. Stadtbrille / Town Spectacles Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
3. The view of the Town Spectacles and Marker from along the pathway
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
4. The view of the Town Spectacles from the opposite side of the bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
