Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Staatliche Bibliothek Amberg Provinzialbibliothek
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State Library Amberg – Provincial Library
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
1. Staatliche Bibliothek Amberg Provinzialbibliothek / State Library Amberg – Provincial Library Marker
Gegründet 1803. Die historischen Bestände, aufgestellt im barocken Bibliothekssaal, stammen aus den umliegenden säkularisierten Klöstern und der Jesuitenbibliothek. Heute erfüllt sie die Aufgaben einer modernen wissenschaftlichen Regionalbibliothek.
Founded in 1803. Its historic collections from the dissolved monasteries in the region and the Jesuit library are held in the baroque reading room. Today, the Amberg State Library is a modern research library.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 49° 26.659′ N, 11° 51.053′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is at the intersection of Malteserplatz and Georgenstraße, on the left when traveling north on Malteserplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Malteserpl 2, Amberg BY 92224, 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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maltesergebäude / Maltese Complex (here, next to this marker); St. Georg / St George's Church (here, next to this marker); Josef Friedrich Schmidt (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesuitenrichterhaus / Jesuit Judges’ House (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stadttheater / Town Theatre (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ehemalige Hufschmiede Am Vilstor / Former Blacksmith’s Workshop At the Vils Gate
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
2. Staatliche Bibliothek Amberg Provinzialbibliothek / State Library Amberg – Provincial Library Marker
The marker is located left of the entrance.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
3. Staatliche Bibliothek Amberg Provinzialbibliothek / State Library Amberg – Provincial Library Marker
The entrance tunnel to the church and library buildings. The State Library Amberg – Provincial Library marker is on the right side of the passageway and the Maltese Complex marker and the St. Georg marker are both on the left side of the passageway.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
