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

Haus zum Ritter / Knight's House

Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2024

1. Haus zum Ritter / Knight's House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Haus Traitteur / House Traitteur (within shouting distance of this marker); Rathaus / City Hall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Heidelberg War Memorial

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(about 120 meters away); Heidelberg Chronik / Heidelberg Chronicle (about 120 meters away); Sulpiz and Melchior Boisserée (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Goethe (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Heidelberg Chronik / Heidelberg Chronicle (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). 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.)

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 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.