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

Haus zum Ritter
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Knight's House

 
 
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024
1. Haus zum Ritter / Knight's House Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Erbaut 1592 für Charles Belier, hugenottischer Tuchhändler. Einziges Bürgerhaus, das die Zerstörungen von 1689/93 überdauert hat. Seit 1705 Gasthaus.

English Translation:
Built in 1592 for Charles Belier, Huguenot cloth merchant. The only town house that survived the destruction of 1689/93. Inn since 1705. (Marker Number 20.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1592.
 
Location. 49° 24.71′ N, 8° 42.559′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Hauptstraße just east of Floringasse, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located on the northeast corner of the hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 180, 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: Julius Wertheimer (a few steps from this marker); Karl Wertheimer (a few steps from this marker); Klara Wertheimer (a few steps from this marker); Fritz Samuel Wertheimer (a few steps from
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this marker); Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Medersches Haus / Meder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Haus Traitteur / House Traitteur (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Schumann (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
 
Also see . . .  Haus zum Ritter (Heidelberg). Wikipedia German Language (Submitted on March 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 
 
Haus zum Ritter / Knight's House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024
2. Haus zum Ritter / Knight's House Marker
Haus zum Ritter / Knight's House image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024
3. Haus zum Ritter / Knight's House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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