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

Spital
⎯⎯⎯
Hospital

 
 
Spital / Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
1. Spital / Hospital Marker
Inscription.  
Spital
1599 erbaut
1828–1940 Städt. Waisenhaus
1904–2008 Hist. Museum
ab 2025 "Carl Fortunat Haus"
Ort der Musik und Begegnung

(English Translation)
Hospital
1599: Built.
1828–1940: Municipal orphanage.
1904–2008: Historical museum.
From 2025: "Carl Fortunat House."
A place for music and gathering.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1599.
 
Location. 49° 4.274′ N, 10° 19.129′ E. Marker is in Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is in Altstadt. It can be reached from the intersection of Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße and Pfluggasse, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße 6, 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 itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire and also the former
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West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Spital / Hospital (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Spital / Hospital (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Spital / Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren (within shouting distance of this marker); Rothenburger Tor / Rothenburg Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Gedenkweg zum Dreißigjährigen Krieg in Dinkelsbühl / Thirty Years’ War Memorial Trail in Dinkelsbühl (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Der Krieg verwüstet die Pfalz / War devastates the Palatinate (about 90 meters away); Der Kaiser hat den Sieg vor Augen / The emperor has victory in sight (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dinkelsbühl.
 
Spital / Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
2. Spital / Hospital Marker
Spital / Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
3. Spital / Hospital Marker
The marker is located under the red roof on the lower right side.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Oct. 12, 2026