Spital zum hl. Geist Schwäbisch Gmünd

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Spital zum hl. Geist Schwäbisch Gmünd, Medieval hospital building in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany

The Spital zum Heiligen Geist features timber-framed construction from 1434 with a northern extension added during the sixteenth century.

Founded in 1269 as a hospice by the Spital brothers, this institution gained substantial property holdings while Schwäbisch Gmünd maintained free imperial city status.

The building now houses the city library containing 100,000 items including books, magazines, newspapers, multimedia resources, and specialized literature for public use.

The facility provides internet access through designated workstations with text processing software and free WiFi for visitors throughout the building.

Modern services within the historical structure include listening stations for CDs, PlayStation 4 games, and an extensive collection of maps for cities and outdoor activities.

Location: Schwäbisch Gmünd

GPS coordinates: 48.80170,9.79654

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:33

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