Pilatushaus

The Pilatushaus, also known as the Haus zum geharnischten Mann (House of the Armored Man), is a significant late Gothic townhouse in Nuremberg's St. Sebald district. Built in 1489, it is one of the few surviving examples of this architectural era and is part of Nuremberg's Historic Mile. The seven-story building stands out for its sandstone base, half-timbered upper floors, and a distinctive gabled oriel. A figure of Saint George, the dragon slayer, adorns the corner. Today, you can visit the house as a venue for changing exhibitions of modern art, set within a historic streetscape. Its name derives from its earlier role as the starting point of the Stations of the Cross.