Dinkelsbühl in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren
The Judicial Panels in Dinkelsbühl’s City Gates
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
1. Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren Marker
Die Reichsstadt Dinkelsbühl übte seit Ende des 14. Jahrhunderts auch die Hochgerichtsbarkeit aus. Als deutlicher Hinweis auf diese Rechte und als Warnung vor Friedensstörungen befanden sich in den Tordurchfahrten solche Tafeln – im Rothenburger Tor bis ins Jahr 1931. Der leidende Christus sollte wohl Richtern und Gerichteten die Qualen eines Prozesses vor Augen führen. Oft verbirgt sich hinter solchen Abbildungen aber auch der Verweis auf einen besonderen Gerichtsort, wie es beim Rothenburger Tor oder beim Heilig-Geist-Spital der Fall war.
Mehr zu Gerichtsbarkeit und zur Geschichte der Reichsstadt finden Sie im Haus der Geschichte Dinkelsbühl am Altrathausplatz.
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Haus der Geschichte Dinkelsbühl
The Judicial Panels in Dinkelsbühl’s City Gates
From the end of the 14th century, the imperial city of Dinkelsbühl also exercised jurisdiction over serious crimes, including the power to impose death sentences. Panels like these stood in the gateways as a clear sign of these rights and a warning against disturbing the peace. One remained in the Rothenburg Gate until 1931. The image of the suffering Christ was probably intended to remind judges and those being judged of the anguish of a trial. Such images often also indicated a particular place where justice was administered, as was the case at the Rothenburg Gate and the Holy Spirit Hospital.
You can learn more about the administration of justice and the history of the imperial city at the House of History Dinkelsbühl on Altrathausplatz.
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Location. 49° 4.311′ N, 10° 19.123′ E. Marker is in Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is at the intersection of Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße and Ob. Schmiedgasse, on the left when traveling north on Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße 12, 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 distance of this marker: Rothenburger Tor / Rothenburg Gate (here, next to this marker); Spital / Hospital (here, next to 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
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
2. Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren Marker
The view of the marker in the gate tunnel.
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren Marker
The view of the gate tower from outside 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.
