Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Schürstab Mansion

Schürstabhaus - Mittelaltlicher Geschlechtersitz

Schürstab House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 17, 2012

1. Schürstab House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Marker text in German:]
Bis 1328 Unholder Ministeriale
1328-1478 Schürstab Patrizierfamilie
1406 Prägende Baugestaltung
durch Erhart d ä Schürstab
1482 Carl Schwerzer baulich Prägung
und Einbau der Hauskapelle
1508-1518 Anton Tetzel Losunger
1645-1791 Fetzer Ratskonsulenten
1943 Zerstörung des Daches
1997 Wiederaufbau u. Restaurierung

[Marker text translated into English, more or less:]
Until 1328 owners as "Unholder Ministeriale"
1328-1478 owned by patrician family Schürstab
1406 [converted to] distinctive design by Erhart Schürstab, the Elder
1482 structural form [the joining of two houses into one] and chapel construction by Carl Schwerzer
1508-1518 owned by Adam Tetzel, councilor
1645-1791 owned the Fetzer Family [council consultants]
1943 the roof is destroyed
1997 reconstruction and restoration

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1328.

Location. 49° 27.343′ N, 11° 4.583′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is on Albrecht Dürer Platz close to Sebalder Platz, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Albrecht Dürer Platz

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4, Nürnberg BY 90403, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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 Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sebalder Pfarrhof / Sebalder Rectory (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Pachelbel (within shouting distance of this marker); Historischer Rathaussaal / Historic Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Hans Tucher (within shouting distance of this marker); Historische Felsengänge Nürnberg / Medieval Rockcellars (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Von Praunsches Stiftungshaus / From Praunsches Foundation House (about 90 meters away); Archäologischer Sensationsfund / Sensational Archaeological Discovery (about 120 meters away); Johann Philipp Palm (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.

Also see . . . Historisches Schürstabhaus - The Historic Schürstab Mansion. The Schürstab Mansion's webpage in German, with little history but with contact information

Schürstab House - view from southwest image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 17, 2012

2. Schürstab House - view from southwest

The marker is visible here between the two doors on the south face of the building. Besides the two doors, evidence of the two houses being joined together to form the mansion can be seen by counting the number of rows of windows to the right and left of the two doors.

for room rental or events. " Standing majestically over the St. Sebald church, it is considered one of the most important mansions in northern Bavaria from the Gothic period. Built in the years around 1270, it has had a long history. Its name derives from the Schürstab family that owned the house from 1328 to 1478." (Submitted on August 25, 2012.)

Additional keywords. Gedenktafel

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.