Heilig-Geist-Spital

The Heilig-Geist-Spital stands over the Pegnitz River, featuring multiple wings constructed with timber framing and stone foundations spanning across the water.

Founded in 1332 under Konrad Bruto's direction, this institution served as the primary medical facility and shelter for elderly and impoverished residents of Nuremberg.

The building functioned as the guardian of the Imperial Regalia from 1424 to 1796, storing the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire.

Located in central Nuremberg, the former hospital now houses a restaurant where visitors can experience German cuisine within medieval stone walls.

The structure spans the Pegnitz River with multiple arches, incorporating the waterway into its architectural design while maintaining structural integrity for centuries.

Location: Nuremberg

Inception: 1332

Address: Spitalgasse 8,Spitalgasse 10,Spitalgasse 12,Spitalgasse 14,Spitalgasse 16,Spitalgasse 18,Spitalgasse 20,Spitalgasse 22

Website: https://nuernberg.de/internet/nuernbergstift/heilig_geist_spital.html

GPS coordinates: 49.45277,11.07820

Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:26