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

Heidelberg War Memorial

Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024

1. Heidelberg War Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Dieser Erker wurde am 26. Oktober 1952 dem Gedenken der Kriegsgefangenen und Vermissten gewidmet. Er soll damit mahnend erinnern an die Opfer von Kriegen und Gewalt in dieser Welt.

English Translation:
This bay window was dedicated on October 26, 1952 to the memory of prisoners of war and missing persons. It is intended to serve as a warning reminder of the victims of wars and violence in this world.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 49° 24.727′ N, 8° 42.652′ E. Memorial is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Hauptstraße, on the right when traveling north on Marktplatz. The marker is located on the southwest corner of the Rathaus / City Hall building. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Marktpl 10, 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: Rathaus / City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Heidelberg Chronik / Heidelberg Chronicle (a few steps from this marker); Kapelle des ehemaligen Heilig-Geist-Spitals / Chapel of the former Holy Spirit Hospital

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Grossen Fass (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palais Graimberg / Graimberg Palace (about 90 meters away); Karl Metz (about 120 meters away); Haus zum Ritter / Knight's House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024

2. Heidelberg War Memorial

The bay window with the Heidelberg War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2024

3. The bay window with the Heidelberg War Memorial

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 173 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.