Auerbach in der Oberpfalz in Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Romanischer Kirchturm
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Romanesque Church Tower
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
1. Romanischer Kirchturm / Romanesque Church Tower Marker
1442-1445 erbaut
1868 Turmbrand
1870 heutige Kuppel
Turmhöhe 61,50m
2. Plakette
Zu Ehren der beim Kirchturmbrand 1868 tödlich verunglückten Kameraden: Joseph Lehner, Auerbach • Joseph Hofmann, Auerbach • Andreas Hofmann, Auerbach • Johann Herzing, Stein
Freiwillige Feuerwehr Auerbach 1967
Built 1442–1445, Tower fire 1868, Current dome 1870, Tower height 61.50 m
2nd Plaque
In honor of the comrades who died in the church tower fire of 1868: Joseph Lehner, Auerbach • Joseph Hofmann, Auerbach • Andreas Hofmann, Auerbach • Johann Herzing, Stein
Volunteer Fire Department Auerbach 1967
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1442.
Location. 49° 41.534′ N, 11° 37.854′ E. Marker is in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Amberg-Sulzbach. It is on Pfarrstraße just north of Kirchstraße, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located at
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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: Lateinisches Schulhaus / Latin Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); Kath. Stadtpfarrkirche / Catholic Parish Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfarrhof / Parish House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach (within shouting distance of this marker); Büttelei / Residence of the Town Constable (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadtschreiberei / Old City Chancery (within shouting distance of this marker); Stromer (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. Romanischer Kirchturm / Romanesque Church Tower Marker - 2nd Plaque
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
3. Romanesque Church Tower entrance and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
4. Romanesque Church Tower - 2nd Plaque
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
5. Romanesque Church Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
