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Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

St. Katharinen Kapelle
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St. Catherine’s Chapel

 
 
St. Katharinen Kapelle / St. Catherine’s Chapel Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
1. St. Katharinen Kapelle / St. Catherine’s Chapel Marker
Inscription.  German:
Hier stand die St. Katharinen Kapelle erbaut 1368 abgetragen mit der inneren Sakristei 1809 wobei die Kirchhofmauer zur Erweiterung der Strale bedeutend zurück geſetzt wurde Anno 1856

English Translation:
Here stood the St. Catherine’s Chapel, built in 1368, dismantled along with the inner sacristy in 1809, during which the churchyard wall was set back considerably for the street’s widening in the year 1856.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1368.
 
Location. 49° 53.369′ N, 10° 53.059′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Unterer Kaulberg and Frauenpl, on the left when traveling west on Unterer Kaulberg. The marker is located on the northwest wall of Our Lady's Parish Church (Upper Parish) at the lower street level. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Frauenpl 1, Bamberg BY 96049, 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: Unterer Kaulberg 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Christuskirche / Christ Church
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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Haus zum Krebs / House of Krebs (about 120 meters away); Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel (about 120 meters away); Diözesanmuseum Bamberg / Diocesan Museum Bamberg (about 150 meters away); Karolinenstraße 17 (about 180 meters away); Karolinenstraße 18 (about 180 meters away); Schranne 2/3 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.
 
2nd marker nearby image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
2. 2nd marker nearby
The view of the marker at the side entrance to the church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
3. The view of the marker at the side entrance to the church
The view of the marker along the stone wall of the church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
4. The view of the marker along the stone wall of the church
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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