Burgwindheim in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Nonnenhof

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2025

1. Nonnenhof Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ehem. Beguinenkloster
NONNENHOF
Später Absteigequartier der Würzburger fürstbischöfl. Jäger

(English translation:)
Former Beguine Cloister Nonnenhof (“Nuns' House”). Later lodgings for the Prince-Bishop's huntsmen of Würzburg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Women.

Location. 49° 49.642′ N, 10° 35.687′ E. Marker is in Burgwindheim, Bayern (Bavaria), in Bamberg. It is on Hauptstraße, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 34, Burgwindheim BY 96154, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia.

Globally, 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 Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Posthalterei / Posting Inn (a

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few steps from this marker); Ebrachisches Richterhaus / Ebrach Magistrate’s House (a few steps from this marker); Pfarrkirche St. Jakobus / St. James Parish Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. Gasthof Zum Hirschen / Former Inn “Zum Hirschen” (within shouting distance of this marker); Kath. Pfarrkiche St. Jakobus / Catholic Parish Church of St. Jakobus (within shouting distance of this marker); Ensemble Hauptstraße / Main Street Ensemble (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehem. Amtschloss des Klosters Ebrach / Former Official Castle of Ebrach Monastery (about 180 meters away); Obertorbrücke / Bridge “Obertorbrücke” (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burgwindheim.

Regarding Nonnenhof. Wikipedia notes that Beguines “…were Christian lay religious orders that were active in Western Europe, particularly in the Low Countries, in the 13th–16th centuries. Their members lived in semi-monastic communities but did not take formal religious vows. Although they promised not to marry "as long as they lived as Beguines", to quote an early Rule of Life, they were free to leave

Nonnenhof Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2025

2. Nonnenhof Marker - wide view

at any time. Beguines were part of a larger spiritual revival movement of the 13th century that stressed imitation of Jesus' life through voluntary poverty, care of the poor and sick, and religious devotion.”

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.