Auerbach in der Oberpfalz in Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Fronfeste
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Town Prison
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
1. Fronfeste / Town Prison Marker
1842 erbaut, Gefängnis und Wohnung des Gerichtsdieners. Stilmerkmale der Florentiner Renaissancebauten. Bis 1841 stand hier das Haus des Stadtpredigers.
Built in 1842, Prison and residence of the court officer. Architectural features of Florentine Renaissance buildings. Until 1841, the house of the town preacher stood here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 49° 41.494′ N, 11° 37.877′ E. Marker is in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Amberg-Sulzbach. It is at the intersection of Pfarrstraße and Zwingergasse, on the right when traveling south on Pfarrstraße. The marker is located at the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pfarrstraße 30, Auerbach in der Oberpfalz BY 91275, 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: Pfarrhof / Parish House (within shouting distance of this marker); Handwerkerhaus / Craftsmen’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lateinisches Schulhaus / Latin Schoolhouse
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
2. Town Prison Marker on the corner of the building
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025
3. Town Prison
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 69 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
