Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Ehemalige Löwenapotheke
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Former Loew Pharmacy
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
1. Ehemalige Löwenapotheke / Former Lion Pharmacy Marker
The oldest pharmacy in Fürth, which existed from 1660 to 1703, was established by the Jewish physician Dr. Löw. It exemplifies the diverse professions in the market town of Fürth at the end of the 17th century. In 1720, another pharmacy named after Löw was founded here, which remained in operation for approximately 250 years. The striking, and for Fürth atypical, small choir loft was added to the building only in 1904.
Erected 2008 by Geschichtsverein Fürth e. V. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1720.
Location. 49° 28.783′ N, 10° 59.13′ E. Marker is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on
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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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Geburtshaus von Wilhelm Löhe / Birthplace of Wilhelm Löhe (a few steps from this marker); Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe (a few steps from this marker); Ehemaliger Standort des Geleitshauses / Former Location of the Trade Escort Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatz / Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Synagogendenkmal / Memorial for the Synagogues (within shouting distance of this marker); Israelitischer Schulhof / The Jewish “Schulhof” (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahnmal zum Gedenken an die Fürther Sinti / Fürth Sinti Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Malka and Marcus Mandel (about
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
2. Ehemalige Löwenapotheke / Former Loew Pharmacy and Marker
Also see . . . Löwen-Apotheke (FürthWiki, in German). The beginning…(in translation):
The Jewish Löwen Pharmacy - The history of the Löwen Pharmacy is a piece of old Fürth history. The origins of the Löwen Pharmacy date back to 1640, when an epidemic raged in the Fürth area. As a result, services were held twice daily in St. Michael's Church, and a general day of repentance and prayer was even decreed. Due to the disease, the Jewish physician Jehuda Löb/Löw (presumably "Levi") ben Benjamin settled in the Fürth manor. Löb/Löw lived in the schoolyard but was able to purchase the house at Königsplatz 2 (the site of the social services office since 1993) on Bamberg territory from Salomon Fromm, who wanted to give him some start-up assistance. There he established a pharmacy, which aroused the jealousy of doctors in and around Nuremberg. Because of these disputes, Löb/Löw had himself examined by the imperial physician, Dr. Manageta (Mannagetta), in 1662. After passing the examination, he received an imperial charter from Emperor Leopold I authorizing him to manufacture and distribute medicinal pills and powders. Furthermore, he was granted various privileges by the Holy Roman Emperor and the Elector of Mainz, such as the right to travel throughout the Holy Roman Empire free of tolls and to practice medicine…(Submitted on February 12, 2026.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 76 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
