Altstadt in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany — Central Europe
Haus zum schwarzen Mohren
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Home of the Black Moors
Inscription.
built 1569 A.D.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1569.
Location. 50° 58.906′ N, 11° 1.794′ E. Marker is in Erfurt, Thόringen (Thuringia). It is in Altstadt. It is on Augustinerstraίe 0.1 kilometers west of Johannesstraίe, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Augustinerstraίe 40, Erfurt TH 99, 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: Augustinian Monastery (within shouting distance of this marker); Luther Trail Points of Interest / Sehenswertes am Lutherweg (within shouting distance of this marker); General Medical Insurance Building (AOK) (within shouting distance of this marker); Childhood Home of Friedrich Wilhelm Ritschl (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin Luther (within shouting distance of this marker); Willi Mόnzenberg (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ratsgymnasium / Council Secondary School (about 120 meters away); Functional Housing Prototype at Johannes Tower (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erfurt.
Regarding Haus zum schwarzen Mohren / Home of the Black Moors. "Moor" was a generic term used by many white Europeans to denote Africans or those of African descent. In this context, the term included Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The term was even used in the United States prior to the twentieth century.
Also see . . .
1. House of the Black Moors. (Submitted on October 9, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Welcome to Erfurt: An Unspoilt Medieval German Town. Culture Trip entry (Submitted on February 4, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,226 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

