Utrecht, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Het Duitse Huis
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The German House
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 23, 2016
1. Het Duitse Huis / The German House Marker
this page online
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(English translation:)
In 1346 the knights and priests of the "Order of St. Marie of the Germans" built their monastery between Springweg (this street) and the city wall. The order, mainly active in the Baltic Sea area at the time, had its main house here in the Northern Netherlands, the so-called 'Land Command'. In 1674, the monastery church was so badly damaged by a whirlwind that it was demolished. The sacristy, the monastery building, the kitchen with outbuildings and the residence of the Landcommandeur remain still. In 1811 the complex was put into use as a military hospital by the (then French) government. Under King William I the modern (for that time) hospital building was built along the Geertebolwerk. In 1990 the Military Hospital moved to the Uithof. After a major restoration, the Knightly (Teutonic) Order of Germany, Balije van Utrecht, moved back into the 15th-century Commandeur House on the corner of Springweg and Walsteeg in 1995. Since 1999, the other buildings of the complex have since been restored and have been in use as the Grand Hotel Karel V. In 1546-47, Emperor Charles (Karel)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 23, 2016
2. Het Duitse Huis / The German House Marker - wide view, looking north on Springweg
The marker is visible here next to the doorway, on the left side of the street.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1346.
Location. 52° 5.3′ N, 5° 7.134′ E. Marker is in Utrecht. It is on Springweg just north of Haverstraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Springweg 25, Utrecht 3511 VP, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eloyen Gasthuis / Eloyen Almshouse (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Jacobsgasthuis / St. James' Guest House (about 150 meters away); Mieropskameren / Mierop's Homes (about 180 meters away); Gebouw Voor Kunst En Wetenschappen / Arts and Science Building (about 180 meters away); De Zakkendrager / The Porters (about 180 meters away); Mariakerk / St. Mary's Church (about 210 meters away); Voormalig Klooster en Later Weeshuis / Former Monastery and Later Orphanage (about 210 meters away); Sociëteit De Vereeniging / “The Association” Society (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Utrecht.
Also see . . . History (Karel V Hotel). (Submitted on June 20, 2019.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
