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Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Paulanerkirche
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Paulans Church

 
 
Paulanerkirche / Paulans Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
1. Paulanerkirche / Paulans Church Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Bau als Kirche des Paulanerklosters 1717 bis 1719 nach den Plδnen Wolfgang Dientzenhofers; nach der Sδkularisation des Klosters Profanierung, seit 1888 Kirche der evangelischen Pfarrei Ambergs.

English:
Built as a church for the Paulans monastery between 1717 and 1719 to plans by Wolfgang Dientzenhofer; after secularization of the monastery it was put to temporal use, since 1888 the church of the Protestant parish in Amberg.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1717.
 
Location. 49° 26.666′ N, 11° 51.615′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is at the intersection of Paulanerplatz and Paulanergasse, on the right when traveling east on Paulanerplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Paulanerpl 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Baustadel / Municipal Arsenal (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl and Erika Giehrl (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Martha Zechermann (about 120 meters away); Adolf Zechermann (about 120 meters away); Erna Fanny Zechermann (about 120 meters away); Kurt Emanuel Zechermanner (about 120 meters away); Kowar-Haus / Kowar House (about 120 meters away); St. Martin (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amberg.
 
Paulanerkirche / Paulans Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
2. Paulanerkirche / Paulans Church Marker
The front entrance to the church.
Paulanerkirche / Paulans Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
3. Paulanerkirche / Paulans Church Marker
The view of the church from across the street.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Aug. 9, 2026