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Altstadt in Dinkelsbühl in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Schranne
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Grain Market Hall

 
 
Schranne / Grain Market Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
1. Schranne / Grain Market Hall Marker
Inscription.  
Schranne
1609 erbaut als Kornschranne
1937 Schrannenbetrieb eingestellt
seit 1897 Festspiel „Die Kinderzeche“ im Festsaal im 1. Stock
1978 Umbau der Innenräume

(English Translation)
Grain Market Hall
1609: Built as a grain market hall.
1937: Grain market operations discontinued.
Since 1897: “Die Kinderzeche” historical pageant performed in the hall on the first floor.
1978: Interior remodeled.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1609.
 
Location. 49° 4.188′ N, 10° 19.121′ E. Marker is in Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Weinmarkt and Schrannengasse, on the left when traveling north on Weinmarkt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Weinmarkt 7, Dinkelsbühl BY 91550, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia and on the Romantic Road. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds
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itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gustav Adolf von Schweden (within shouting distance of this marker); Max Levite (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schmid (about 90 meters away); Isaak Künzelsauer (about 90 meters away); Emma Weinberger (about 90 meters away); Sally Birk (about 90 meters away); Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall (about 150 meters away); Spital / Hospital (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dinkelsbühl.
 
Schranne / Grain Market Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
2. Schranne / Grain Market Hall Marker
Schranne / Grain Market Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
3. Schranne / Grain Market Hall and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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