Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Haus zum Ritter
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Knight's House
Erbaut 1592 für Charles Belier, hugenottischer Tuchhändler. Einziges Bürgerhaus, das die Zerstörungen von 1689/93 überdauert hat. Seit 1705 Gasthaus.
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 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.)
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