Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

1. Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
In diesem Haus wohnte 1807–1808 der Philosoph Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel als Redakteur der Bamberger Zeitung und vollendete hier sein erstes Hauptwerk Die Phänomenologie des Geistes.

English Translation:
In this house lived in 1807–1808 the philosopher Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel as editor of the Bamberg Newspaper and completed here his first major work, The Phenomenology of Spirit.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 49° 53.418′ N, 10° 53.113′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Pfahlplätzchen just north of Balthasargäßchen, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the far left side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pfahlplätzchen 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: Haus zum Krebs / House of Krebs (a few steps from this marker); Christuskirche / Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Unterer Kaulberg 2

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Karolinenstraße 17 (within shouting distance of this marker); Karolinenstraße 18 (within shouting distance of this marker); Schranne 2/3 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. Bibra-Palais / Former Bibra Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Franziskanerkirch / Franciscan Church (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.

Also see . . . Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Wikipedia

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (27 August 1770 – 14 November 1831) was a 19th-century German idealist. His influence extends across a wide range of topics from metaphysical issues in epistemology and ontology, to political philosophy and the philosophy of art and religion.

(Submitted on August 15, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

2. Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel Marker

The view of the Hegel building from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

3. The view of the Hegel building from across the street

The marker is located on the far left side of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.