Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Heuwaagstraße Nō 20

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

1. Heuwaagstraße Nō 20 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
1589 wurde dieses zweigeschossige barocke Haus errichtet. Es ist das älteste erhaltene Haus der Heuwaagstraße. Aufgrund seiner Fassadengestaltung und des Fachwerkkerns gilt es als barockes Normhaus. Es bildet mit dem Nachbarhaus eine geschlossene Eckbebauung. Das sogenannte „Richtersche Eck“ ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil des von Moritz Richter 1688 entworfenen idealisierten Stadtplans der „Neustadt“ Erlangens. Im Gehsteig ist eine Granitplatte eingelassen, die den Richterschen Stadtplan zeigt. Im Eingangsflur erkennt man das heute freigelegte Fachwerk sowie die Balkenbohlendecke. Zum Haus gehört ein Hinterhof mit Laubengang und Garten. Das Haus steht unter Denkmalschutz.

English Translation:
This two-story Baroque house was built in 1589. It is the oldest surviving house on Heuwaagstraße. Because of its façade design and its timber-frame core, it is considered a typical Baroque standard house. Together with the neighboring building, it forms a continuous corner development. The so-called “Richter Corner” is an essential part of the idealized city plan for Erlangen’s “New Town,” designed

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by Moritz Richter in 1688. A granite slab set into the sidewalk shows Richter’s city plan. In the entrance hall one can see the now-exposed timber framing as well as the beam-and-plank ceiling. The house includes a rear courtyard with an arcade and a garden. The building is protected as a historic monument.

Erected by Grafische Beratung, “Citizens for Goethestraße” and “The Houses of Goethe–Heuwaagstraße Introduce Themselves”.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1589.

Location. 49° 35.927′ N, 11° 0.105′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Heuwaagstraße and Goethestraße, on the right when traveling west on Heuwaagstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Heuwaagstraße 20, Erlangen BY 91054, 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

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

2. Heuwaagstraße Nō 20 Marker

The marker is located on the left side of the doorway.

Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Prof. Dr. Gg. Fr. Puchta (here, next to this marker); Goethestraße Nō 2 (a few steps from this marker); Spital der franz. ref. Gemeinde / Hospital of the French Reformed Congregation (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Paul Gordan (a few steps from this marker); Goethestraße Nō 6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Heuwaagstraße Nō 7 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße No 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō20 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

3. Heuwaagstraße Nō 20 Marker

The view of the building from across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.