Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Hans Sachs
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
1. Hans Sachs Marker
zum 2. Januar 1945
das Wohnhaus
des Dichters und
Schuhmachers
Hans Sachs
in welchem der Meister
bis zu seinem Tode
im Jahre 1576
lebte und arbeitete
Until January 2, 1945, the house of the poet and shoemaker Hans Sachs stood here, in which the master lived and worked until his death in 1576.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1945.
Location. 49° 27.241′ N, 11° 4.799′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Hans-Sachs-Gasse and Heugäßchen on Hans-Sachs-Gasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Heugäßchen 1, Nürnberg BY 90403, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lemel Berger (within shouting distance of this marker); Sara Berger (within shouting distance of this marker); Georg J. Mayer (within shouting distance of this marker); Reichskleinodien / Imperial Regalia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Leo Katzenberger (about 90 meters away); Nürnberger Hauptsynagoge / Nuremberg Main Synagogue (about 90 meters away); Heilig-Geist-Spital / Hospital of the Holy Spirit (about 120 meters away); Unsere Liebe Frau / Our Lady (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.
Also see . . . Hans Sachs. Wikipedia
Hans Sachs (5 November 1494 – 19 January 1576) was a German Meistersinger ("mastersinger"), poet, playwright, and shoemaker.(Submitted on March 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Hans Sachswas born in Nuremberg. As a child he attended a singing school that was held in the church of Nuremberg. This helped to awaken in him a taste for poetry and music. His father was a tailor. He attended Latin school in Nuremberg. When he was 14 he took up an apprenticeship as a shoemaker.
Click or scan to see
this page online
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
2. Hans Sachs Marker
The view of the marker along the wall of the building looking towards the east.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
3. Hans Sachs Marker
The view of the building across the street.
Public Domain - woodcut by Michael Ostendorfer, circa 1545
4. Hans Sachs at age 51
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 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
