Heilig-Geist-Spital

The Heilig-Geist-Spital in was the largest hospital in the former Free Imperial City of Nuremberg. It was used as a hospital and nursing home.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: former hospital in Nuremberg, Germany
  • Also known as: Heilig-Geist-Spital Nuremberg”, “Nuernberg Heilig-Geist-Spital”, and “Nürnberg Heilig-Geist-Spital
  • Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Frauenkirche and Beautiful Fountain.

Church
The is a church in , . It stands on the eastern side of the main market. An example of brick Gothic architecture, it was built on the initiative of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor between 1352 and 1362. is situated 150 metres northwest of Heilig-Geist-Spital.

Fountain
Schöner Brunnen is a 14th-century fountain located on 's main market next to the town hall and is considered one of the main attractions of the city's Historical Mile. The fountain is approximately 19 metres high and has the shape of a Gothic spire. is situated 230 metres northwest of Heilig-Geist-Spital.

Church
St. Lorenz is a medieval church of the former free imperial city of in southern . It is dedicated to Saint Lawrence. The church was badly damaged during the Second World War and later restored. is situated 230 metres south of Heilig-Geist-Spital.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lorenz and Gärten hinter der Veste.

Suburb
is a suburb.

Heilig-Geist-Spital

Latitude
49.45301° or 49° 27′ 11″ north
Longitude
11.07963° or 11° 4′ 47″ east
Elevation
304 metres (997 feet)
Open location code
8FXHF33H+6V
Open­Street­Map ID
way 221539177
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­building
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
Geo­Names ID
11204741
Wiki­data ID
Q1225005
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