Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

"Deer Square"

Hirschenplatz

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2013

1. Hirschenplatz Marker

Caption: Die Fundamente dieser beiden Häuser wurden 1980 ausgegraben und in der Pflästerung markiert (The foundations of these two houses were excavated in 1980 and marked in the paving).

Inscription. Im Spätmittelalter als schmale Gasse städtischer Schweinemarkt. Er wurde um 1545 vor das Baslertor verlegt. Nach einem Brand legte man 1555/56 zwei Häuser nieder und schuf so den << Neuen Platz >>. Den Namen erhielt der Platz vom Gasthaus Hirschen, das seit 1472 bezeugt ist.
German-English translation:

In the late Middle Ages this narrow lane was the city pig market, which was transferred in 1545 to the Basel Gate. A fire in 1555-56 burned two houses down and created the "New Square". The square received its name from the Gasthaus Hirschen (Inn of the Deer), which is known to have existed since 1472.

Erected by Stadt der Luzern (City of Lucerne).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1545.

Location. 47° 3.147′ N, 8° 18.315′ E. Marker is in Luzern. It is on Hirschenplatz close to Weggisgasse, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hirschenplatz 1, Luzern 6004, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in 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: Von Laufenhaus (a few steps from this marker); "The Little House" (a few steps from this marker); The "Donkey Stall" Schoolhouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Baptist Marzohl (within shouting distance of this marker); "By the Storks" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Sweet Spot" (within shouting distance of this marker); Balthasar House (within shouting distance of this marker); Butchers’ Arch (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2013

2. Hirschenplatz Marker

Outline of Foundations of earlier Buildings in Hirschenplatz image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2013

3. Outline of Foundations of earlier Buildings in Hirschenplatz

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 821 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.