Did you know this area bears the name of a fortification? This is Bu00e4renschanze. It is a statistical district of Nuremberg. Once, it was a star-shaped artillery bastion.
Let’s delve into the history of Bu00e4renschanze. The name comes from a former fortification. It arose during the Thirty Years’ War. In 1632, Gustav Adolf ordered an outer ring of fortifications. This protected the imperial city of Nuremberg from Wallenstein’s troops. Bu00e4renschanze was part of these defenses, west of Nuremberg.
After the Thirty Years’ War ended, Nuremberg expanded the site. It became a barracks. During the Coalition Wars, from 1792 to 1815, it served as a hospital. It housed French soldiers. Today, only the commandant’s house remains. You can find it at Bu00e4renschanzstrau00dfe 8b. It dates back to 1721. Now, it is a loft apartment.
The area around Bu00e4renschanze saw several changes in rule. In 1796, Prussia took control. Then, in 1806, it became part of Bavaria. Finally, on October 1, 1825, it was incorporated into Nuremberg. This happened during the Burgfrieden, a period of peace.
The Old Jewish Cemetery has been here since 1864. It was used until 1922. The Nuremberg Palace of Justice is in the northwest of the district. Adjacent to it is a prison. The Nuremberg trials took place here after World War II. This was from 1945 to 1949.
Today, Bu00e4renschanze covers 1.09 square kilometers. Its elevation ranges from 300 to 310 meters above sea level. In 2015, it had a population of 10,057. This equates to a population density of 9,227 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Bu00e4renschanze is located on Fu00fcrther Strau00dfe. The Pegnitz River forms its northeastern border. It separates it from Sandberg. To the east, near Willstrau00dfe, lies Himpfelshof. Near Kernstrau00dfe is Gostenhof. Su00fcndersbu00fchl is south of the Frankenschnellweg. Northwest of the Westring is Eberhardshof.
The historical Bu00e4renschanze fortification was near Himpfelshof. Today, the area is between the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Bu00e4renschanzstrau00dfe. It is actually in the statistical district of Himpfelshof, not Bu00e4renschanze.
As we conclude our visit to Bu00e4renschanze, remember its layered past. From a vital fortification to its present-day existence. It’s a blend of history, resilience, and transformation.