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

Ehemalige Hofapotheke
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Former Court Pharmacy

 
 
Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024
1. Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Erbaut Anfang 18. Jh. vermutlich von J.J. Rischer. Die Kurfürstliche Hofapotheke ist hier seit dem 15. Jh. nachweisbar.

English Translation:
Built in the early 18th century, probably by J.J. Rischer. The Electoral Court Pharmacy has been there since the 15th century. (Marker Number 18.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
 
Location. 49° 24.712′ N, 8° 42.6′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Apothekergasse, on the left when traveling west on Hauptstraße. The marker is located on the northeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 192, 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: Haus zum Ritter / Knight's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Julius Wertheimer (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Wertheimer (within shouting distance of this marker); Klara Wertheimer
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fritz Samuel Wertheimer (within shouting distance of this marker); Rathaus / City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Heidelberg War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Heidelberg Chronik / Heidelberg Chronicle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
 
Also see . . .  Kurpfälzische Hofapotheke. Wikipedia - German language (Submitted on March 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 
 
Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024
2. Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy Marker
Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024
3. Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy Marker
Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
4. Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.   4. submitted on October 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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