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

Spital
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Hospital

 
 
Spital / Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
1. Spital / Hospital Marker
Inscription.  
Spital
16. Jh. erbaut
Amtshaus und Fronfeste
Bis 1930 Amtsgerichtsgefängnis

(English Translation)
Hospital
Built 16th century, administrative building, and prison; served as the local court prison until 1930.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
 
Location. 49° 4.306′ N, 10° 19.124′ E. Marker is in Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße and Ob. Schmiedgasse, on the right when traveling north on Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße 10, 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 West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
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distance of this marker: Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren (here, next to this marker); Rothenburger Tor / Rothenburg Gate (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Spital / Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Spital / Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Spital / Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Kaiser hat den Sieg vor Augen / The emperor has victory in sight (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frankreich bringt sich in Stellung / France positions itself (about 90 meters away); Dänemark greift ein – Wallenstein als Gegengewicht / Denmark intervenes – Wallenstein as a counterwe (about 90 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 view of the marker next to the Rothenburger Tor on the inside of the city wall.
 
 
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