Neumühle in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz in Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Familien Merkl - Niller - Ratzer
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Merkl, Niller, and Ratzer Families
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
1. Familien Merkl - Niller - Ratzer / Merkl, Niller, and Ratzer Families Marker
Hier stand das Patrizierhaus der Familien Merkl - Niller - Ratzer. 1144 erbaut. 1868 begann hier der große Stadtbrand. Seit 1886 Besitz der Familien Deiml, Wallner, Richter, Melber und Getreidehändler.
Here stood the patrician house of the families Merkl, Niller, and Ratzer. Built in 1144. In 1868, the great city fire started here. Since 1886, it has been owned by the families Deiml, Wallner, Richter, Melber, and grain merchants.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 49° 41.579′ N, 11° 37.792′ E. Marker is in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Amberg-Sulzbach. It is in Neumühle. It is at the intersection of Oberer Marktplatz and Bräugasse, on the right when traveling west on Oberer Marktplatz. The marker is located on the east side of the building above the door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oberer Marktpl 2, Auerbach in der Oberpfalz BY 91275, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Goethe’s (here, next to this marker); Patrizierhaus / Patrician House (a few steps from this marker); Hier stand das Romanische Haus / Here stood the Romanesque House (within shouting distance of this marker); Familien Stromer und Weismann / Stromer and Weismann Families (within shouting distance of this marker); Schenklhaus / Tavern Keeper’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthof Zum Schwan / The Swan Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadtschreiberei / Old City Chancery (within shouting distance of this marker); Auerbachs Keller (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
2. The view of the marker above the doorway
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
3. The Patrician House of the families Merkl, Niller, and Ratzer
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
