Martin Peller’s wealth increased over the years so much that by 1600 he was able to begin construction of a luxurious mansion in the elite Nuremberg Egidienberg district, where the long-standing patrician families Imhoff, Beheim, and Ebner lived. Neighbors regarded the development of the Pellerhaus as a presumptuous attempt to establish a presence near the aristocratic families. In 1600, Martin Peller acquired the estate of the Roland family on Egidienberg (then Dillinghof) in the form of a simple sandstone home for 6,290 guilders. At this time, Peller lived with his family in his father-in-law’s house on the current museum bridge (at that time: Barfüßerbrücke). In 1602, the house of Roland was demolished and the new construction has begun. The primary builder was Jacob Wolff, and the roof design dates back to Peter Karl; both were responsible for the construction of the meat bridge. The construction phase was characterized by conflicts with the Nuremberg Council and neighbors Wilhelm Imhof and Elias Ebner. Peller was charged with violating the Nurembergasnos building code by demolishing a previous building. Another problem was caused by excavations, where neighbors feared for the stability of their homes. This situation led to the payment of compensation of 1000 guilders to Wilhelm Imhof. The conflict with Elias Ebner was settled by the fact that father-in-law Viatis bought all his property (Black Pellerhouse). The patrician city council threatened Peller even with the forced demolition of the house.
This walking one day tour of old Nuremberg is perfect. The walk begins at Frauentorturm directly opposite the exit of the underpass of the central railway station and runs along Königstrasse with its main churches and original shops. The footpath enters the church of St. Lorenz with its medieval architecture and the works of Adam Kraft - a contemporary of Albrecht Dürer. The path continues to the famous Nassau House through Hans Sachs Square to Holy Spirit Hospital and makes a beautiful loop through Schütt Island, the Pegnitz River, and Church of Katarina leads to the central square of Hauptmarkt and the bells of the Frauenkirche church and leads to Beautiful Fountain, where wishes are usually made. Then the walk passes near Rathausplatz and leads to the St. Sebald - Sebalduskirche gives an excellent lunch at Goldenes Posthorn Restaurant. After lunch, the path leads to the City Museum in Fembo house, Pellerhof, Museum Tucherschloss und Hirsvogelsaal, Imperial courtyard of Kaiserburg. It allows you to enjoy city views from Imperial castle Nürnberg. Further, the footpath will lead to the house of Albrecht Dürer, the home of Pilate, the gates of the Tiergärtnertorturm, and the courtyards of the breweries. We will meet The Toy Museum in Nuremberg, admire the executioner’s bridge, learn the story of the bagpipe, walk through the shopping quarter and end the day at the fountain carousel of family relationships and realize that everything is relative in this world.
Don't be afraid to get lost in new places!
