Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Maximiliansplatz
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Maximilian Square
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
1. Maximiliansplatz / Maximilian Square Marker
1804/05 als Marktfläche erschlossen durch Abbruch der gotischen Pfarrkirche St. Martin nach Auflassung des Friedhofs. An den Längsseiten das ehem. Katharinenspital und das ehem. Klerikalseminar (heute Neues Rathaus), beide von Balthasar Neumann, 1732 bis 1739. 1888 Maximiliansbrunnen von Ferdinand von Miller. 1969 Errichtung einer Tiefgarage und Verschiebung des Brunnens.
In 1804/05, the area was developed as a market space following the demolition of the Gothic parish church of St. Martin, after the cemetery was decommissioned. On the long sides were the former St. Catherine’s Hospital and the former Clerical Seminary (today the New Town Hall), both designed by Balthasar Neumann, 1732–1739. In 1888, the Maximilian Fountain by Ferdinand von Miller was installed. In 1969, an underground parking garage was built, and the fountain was relocated.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. 49° 53.675′ N, 10° 53.401′ E. Marker is in Bamberg
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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: St. Martinskirche / St. Martin Church (here, next to this marker); Catharinakapelle / Catherina Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Friedrich Kunz (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Main Watch (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Friedrich von Brenner (about 90 meters away); Ehem. Kaufhaus H. & C. Tietz / Former department store H. & C. Tietz (about 150 meters away); Pfarrkirche St. Martin / Parish Church of St. Martin (about 180 meters away); Christoph Clavius (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
2. The view of the Maximilian Square Marker along the plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
