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Geschichte des Hauses Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26
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History of the House at Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26

 
 
Geschichte des Hauses Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 / History of the House at Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
1. Geschichte des Hauses Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 / History of the House at Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 Marker
Inscription.  
German:
1419 Die Stadt erwirbt den Erbzins für das Anwesen „Hohes Pflaster“ vom Deutschen Orden.

1640 Das Wirtshaus „Zum gulden Stern“ erhält die Schankgerechtsame.

1740 Dem Umgeldamt wird zur Erhaltung der Weinschankgerechtsame zugesagt, einen Weinvorrat einzulegen.

1985 Unter Mithilfe der Altstadtfreunde und des Denkmalschutzes wird die Restaurierung eines der ältesten Wirtshäuser Nürnbergs abgeschlossen.

English Translation:
1419 The city acquires the hereditary ground rent for the property “Hohes Pflaster” from the Teutonic Order.

1640 The inn “Zum gulden Stern” receives the right to serve drinks (tavern privilege).

1740 The tax authority is assured that a supply of wine will be stored to maintain the wine-serving privilege.

1985 With the help of the Altstadtfreunde (Old Town Friends) and the heritage preservation authorities, the restoration of one of the oldest inns in Nuremberg is completed.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1419.
 
Location. 49° 26.899′ N, 11° 4.254′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria).
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It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Zirkelschmiedsgasse and Schottengasse, on the right when traveling south on Zirkelschmiedsgasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26, Nürnberg BY 90402, 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: Georg Winter (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mittelfränkischer Jakobsweg / Middle Franconian Way of St. James (about 150 meters away); Evang.-Luth. Kirche St. Jakob / Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. James (about 150 meters away); St. Elisabeth kath. Pfarrkirche / St. Elisabeth Catholic Parish Church (about 210 meters away); Weisser Turm / White Tower (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Sidonie Stern (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Fritz Prager (approx. 0.4 kilometers
Geschichte des Hauses Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 / History of the House at Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
2. Geschichte des Hauses Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 / History of the House at Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 Marker
The marker at the entrance to the inn.
away); Lina Heidenheimer (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.
 
Geschichte des Hauses Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 / History of the House at Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
3. Geschichte des Hauses Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 / History of the House at Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 Marker
The front view of the inn.
Geschichte des Hauses Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 / History of the House at Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
4. Geschichte des Hauses Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 / History of the House at Zirkelschmiedsgasse 26 Marker
The historic kitchen in the inn.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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