Mitte in Halle (Saale) in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — Central Europe
Marktplatz 11
Photographed by James Hulse, March 10, 2026
1. Marktplatz 11 Marker
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus, erbaut 1890. Aufwendige Neorenaissancefassade und polygonaler Eckerker mit Schweifhaube. Im Inneren repräsentatives Treppenhaus über ovalem Grundriß. Architekt Friedrich Kallmayer. Auf diesem Grundstück stand bis zu seinem Abriß 1889 das Gebäude der Anfang des 17. Jh. erbauten Marienbibliothek.
Residential and commercial building, constructed in 1890. Elaborate Neo-Renaissance façade and a polygonal corner bay crowned by an ogee-shaped roof. Inside is an impressive staircase built on an oval floor plan. Architect: Friedrich Kallmayer. On this site stood, until its demolition in 1889, the building of the Marienbibliothek (St. Mary's Library), which had been constructed at the beginning of the 17th century.
Erected by City of Halle (Saale).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 51° 28.949′ N, 11° 58.136′ E. Marker is in Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt
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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: Irgendwo hier stand mal eine Kirche ... / Somewhere Around Here Once Stood a Church ... (a few steps from this marker); Marktplatz 13 (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen / Market Church of Our Lady (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatz 3-7 (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatz Nr. 13 (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktkirche bei Nacht / Market Church at Night (within shouting distance of this marker); Gedenken an die Retter Halles / In Memory of the Saviors of Halle (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marktplatz 2 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halle (Saale).
Photographed by James Hulse, March 10, 2026
2. Marktplatz 11 Marker
The marker is located on the left side of the entrance to the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 10, 2026
3. Marktplatz 11 Marker
View of the building, with the Market Church on the right side.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
