Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
St. Georg
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St George's Church
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
1. St. Georg Marker
Ab 1359 Errichtung der gotischen Basilika als Kirche der ältesten Pfarrei Ambergs. 1629 Übergang an die Jesuiten als Kollegskirche, zu Beginn des 18. Jahrhunderts barocke Umgestaltung, vor allem durch die Stuckierung des Johann Baptist Zimmermann.
From 1359, construction of the Gothic basilica as the church of the oldest parish in Amberg. In 1629 it became the collegiate church of the Jesuits, redesigned in Baroque style at the beginning of the 18th century, predominantly as a result of stucco work by Johann Baptist Zimmermann.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1359.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maltesergebäude / Maltese Complex (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. St. Georg / St George's Church 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.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
3. St. Georg / St George's Church Marker
The western view of the front of St. Georg Church.
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 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
