Iphofen in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Ilmbacher Hof
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 14, 2012
1. Ilmbacher Hof Marker
[Marker text in German:
„Der nachmalige Kloster Ilmbachische Hof war sonst ein Bürgerhaus mit einer öden Hofstadt dabei. Das Kloster kaufte beides und ließ 1742 ein grösseres Gebaüde da aufführen und kaufte mehrere Weinberge und Felder dazu". Seit der Sakularisation in Privatbesitz.
[Marker text translated into English, more or less:}
From an old chronicle:
"Formerly a house with an abandoned outbuilding. The Ilmbach Monastery purchased both and in 1742 put up a larger building on the site, as well as purchasing more vineyards and fields". In private possession since secularization.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.
Location. 49° 42.201′ N, 10° 15.786′ E. Marker is in Iphofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. It is on Lange Gasse 0 kilometers Obere Gasse, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lange Gasse 36, Iphofen BY 97346, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia. Globally, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Einersheimer Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); The Owls' Tower (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ebracher House (about 180 meters away); Tithe Tower (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Iphofen City Hall (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Mainbernheimer Gate (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Alte Synagoge / Former Synagogue (approx. 8 kilometers away); Alfred ‘Fredi’ Fuchs (approx. 8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Iphofen.
Regarding Ilmbacher Hof. The monastery itself, Kloster Ilmbach, was located about 16 km to the northeast. The monastery was divested of its holdings as part of secularization (the process of transferring property and power from ecclesiastical to civic and private authorities) about 1803.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 14, 2012
2. Ilmbacher Hof and Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the right of the arched entryway.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 14, 2012
3. Ilmbacher Hof and Marker - another wide view
The building houses a winery and small bed and breakfast. The house was built up against the city wall, and the inner side of the Einersheimer Gate (the eastern gate to the city) is visible here, as well.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
