Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Maltesergebäude
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Maltese Complex
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
1. Maltesergebäude / Maltese Complex Marker
1665 bis 1669 Errichtung des Jesuitenkollegs, 1672 bis 1674 des Gymnasiums und 1674 bis 1678 des Kongregationssaaltrakts. Nach der Auflösung des Jesuitenordens Übergang an den Malteser-Ritterorden bis zu dessen Säkularisation 1808.
Between 1665 and 1669 the Jesuits College was erected, from 1672 to 1674 the grammar school, and between 1674 and 1678 the wing of the Congregation Hall. After the dissolution of the Order of Jesuits, it passed to the Order of the Knights of Malta until their secularization in 1808.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1665.
Location. 49° 26.657′ N, 11° 51.052′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Georg / St George's Church (here, next to this marker); Staatliche Bibliothek Amberg Provinzialbibliothek / State Library Amberg – Provincial Library (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 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bischof Michael Wittmann (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Frauenkirche / Church of Our Lady (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amberg.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
2. Maltesergebäude / Maltese Complex Marker
The Maltese Complex marker is located below the St. Georg marker and the State Library Amberg – Provincial Library marker is on the right 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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
