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Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Heilig-Geist-Spital
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Hospital of the Holy Spirit

 
 
Heilig-Geist-Spital / Hospital of the Holy Spirit Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
1. Heilig-Geist-Spital / Hospital of the Holy Spirit Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Jetzt
Altenheim
Gestiftet 1339 von
Konrad Gross
Zerstört 1945
Wiederaufgebaut 1952–54
Historischer Hof mit
Kreuzigungsgruppe von
Adam Kraft

English Translation:
The building now serves as a nursing home. It was founded in 1339 by Konrad Groß, destroyed in 1945, and rebuilt between 1952 and 1954. The historic courtyard contains a Crucifixion group by Adam Kraft.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1339.
 
Location. 49° 27.173′ N, 11° 4.842′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Heubrücke and Vordere Insel Schütt, on the right when traveling south on Heubrücke. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vordere Insel Schütt 2a, Nürnberg BY 90402, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nürnberger Hauptsynagoge / Nuremberg Main Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Leo Katzenberger (within shouting distance of this marker); Reichskleinodien / Imperial Regalia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sara Berger (about 120 meters away); Lemel Berger (about 120 meters away); Hans Sachs (about 120 meters away); Georg J. Mayer (about 150 meters away); Bridge inscription of the Heilig-Geist-Spital (Pegnitz Bridge) (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.
 
Heilig-Geist-Spital / Hospital of the Holy Spirit Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
2. Heilig-Geist-Spital / Hospital of the Holy Spirit Marker
The marker is located on the right side of the entrance way.
Heilig-Geist-Spital / Hospital of the Holy Spirit Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
3. Heilig-Geist-Spital / Hospital of the Holy Spirit Marker
The view of the building from across the street.
 
 
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 6 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Jul. 25, 2026