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Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
 

Goethe

 
 
Goethe Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024
1. Goethe Marker
Inscription.  
German:
In diesem hause hat Goethe
als gast der brueder Boisserée
vom 24. September bis zum 9. October
1814 und vom 21. September
bis zum 7. october 1815 gewohnt

English Translation:
In this house Goethe
was a guest of the Boisserée brothers
Stayed from September 24th to October 9th
1814 and from September 21st
to October 7th 1815

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1814.
 
Location. 49° 24.754′ N, 8° 42.765′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Karlspl., on the right when traveling west on Hauptstraße. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 209, Heidelberg BW 69117, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, 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: Heidelberg Chronik / Heidelberg Chronicle (a few steps from this marker); Sulpiz and Melchior Boisserée (a few steps from this
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marker); Karl Metz (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Grossen Fass (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Joseph Anton Mittermaier (within shouting distance of this marker); Mittermeier Haus / Mittermeier House (within shouting distance of this marker); Anton Friedrich Justus Thibaut (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Peter Beron (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
 
Also see . . .
1. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Wikipedia
Johann Wolfgang (von) Goethe[a] (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) was a German polymath and writer, who is widely regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a profound and wide-ranging influence on Western literary, political, and philosophical thought from the late 18th century to the present day. Goethe was a German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, and critic. His works include plays, poetry, literature, and aesthetic criticism, as well as treatises on botany, anatomy, and color.
The view of the Goethe Marker along the street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024
2. The view of the Goethe Marker along the street
(Submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 

2. Sulpiz Boisserée. Wikipedia
Sulpiz Boiserée (2 August 1783 - 2 May 1854) was a German art collector and art historian. With his brother Melchior he formed a collection that ultimately formed the basis of that of the Alte Pinakothek. He played a key role in the completion of Cologne Cathedral.
(Submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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