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Altstadt in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany — Central Europe
 

[Haus] zum Schwarzen Horn
⎯⎯⎯
The Black Horn

 
 
[Haus] zum Schwarzen Horn / The Black Horn Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2013
1. [Haus] zum Schwarzen Horn / The Black Horn Marker
Inscription.
Fassade 1549 im Renaissance-Stil
errichtet
Druckerwerkstatt von
Wolfgang Schenck (seit 1499)
Mathis Maler (bis 1536)

Hier wurden Martin Luthers
Schriften und Adam Rieses
Rechenbücher gedruckt
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Facade built in 1549 in
Renaissance style
Print workshop of
Wolfgang Schenck (since 1499)
Mathis Maler (to 1536)

Here were printed Martin Luther's
writings and Adam Ries'
arithmetic books

 
Erected by City of Erfurt.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1549.
 
Location. 50° 58.733′ N, 11° 1.772′ E. Marker is in Erfurt, Thüringen (Thuringia). It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Michaelisstraße and Waagegasse, on the left when traveling east on Michaelisstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Michaelisstraße 48, Erfurt TH 99084, 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: Adam Ries (here, next to this marker); Krämerbrücke / Merchant's Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Fish Market 22 / Coffee Mountain House (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Zum Güldenen Krönbacken (within shouting distance of this marker); Laasphe-Kapelle / Laasphe Chapel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Michaeliskirche / Michaelis Church (about 90 meters away); Rathaus / City Hall (about 120 meters away); Christoph Martin Wieland (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erfurt.
 
Also see . . .
1. Haus zum Schwarzen Horn, Erfurt. (Submitted on September 8, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Haus zum Schwarzen Horn, Erfurt. (Submitted on September 8, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
 
[Haus] zum Schwarzen Horn / The Black Horn and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2013
2. [Haus] zum Schwarzen Horn / The Black Horn and Marker
Marker on wall at far end of gray building
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 744 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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