Wildensorg in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

E.T.A. Hoffmann-Klause

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

1. E.T.A. Hoffmann-Klause Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Wehrturm mit 4 Geschossen um 1450
Obergeschoss 1811
von Dr. A.F. Marcus umgebaut;
Ausmalung von
E.T.A. Hoffmann verschwunden
English Translation:
Defensive tower with 4 stories, around 1450. Upper floor remodeled in 1811 by Dr. A.F. Marcus; paintings by E.T.A. Hoffmann have disappeared.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1450.

Location. 49° 52.852′ N, 10° 52.156′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Wildensorg. It is at the intersection of Altenburg and Altennburger Str. on Altenburg. The marker is located on the grounds of the Bamburg Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Altenburg 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: Palas (a few steps from this marker); Bergfried / Main Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Scharwachttürmchen / Sentry Turret (within shouting distance of this marker); Geschichte der Altenburg / History of the Altenburg

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Grabmal Graf Adalberts von Babenberg (+906) / Tomb of Count Adalbert of Babenberg (†906) (within shouting distance of this marker); Kapelle / Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Torhaus / Gatehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Südwestturm / Southwest Tower (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

2. E.T.A. Hoffmann-Klause Marker

The view of the E.T.A. Hoffmann-Klause Marker on the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025

3. The view of the E.T.A. Hoffmann-Klause Marker on the building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.