Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Altes Rathaus
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Old Town Hall
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 28, 2013
1. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker
um 1250 event. erste Bauphase
Erweiterung Ende des 14. Jahrh. (Kaisersaal)
1501 groίer Brand
1551-1558 Wiederaufbau und Instandsetzung einschl. Turm (48m) in der heute vorhandenen Form
First building phase begun in 1250
Expansion (Emperor's Hall), at end of the 14th century.
1501 Great Fire
1551-1558 Rebuilding and repair, including the tower (48m) in its present day form
Erected by City of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1250.
Location. 49° 22.621′ N, 10° 10.708′ E. Marker is in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is at the intersection of Herrngasse and Marktplatz, on the right when traveling west on Herrngasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktplatz 1, Rothenburg ob der Tauber BY 91541, 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 Holy Roman
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maximilian I (a few steps from this marker); Fleischhaus / Meat House (within shouting distance of this marker); Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Christian I (within shouting distance of this marker); Herrngasse 9 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ratstrinkstube / Council Pub (within shouting distance of this marker); Heinr. Toppler (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); "Gotisches" Haus / "Gothic" House (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Also see . . . History of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. (Submitted on October 1, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 28, 2013
2. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 27, 2013
3. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 27, 2013
4. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Tower
Photographed by Detroit Publishing Company, circa 1905
5. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024
6. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker
The view thru the building from the front.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5. submitted on October 1, 2014. 6. submitted on March 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
