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

Ökonomiebau Soldatenbau
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Economic Building, Soldier Building

Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024

1. Ökonomiebau Soldatenbau / Economic Building, Soldier Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Um 1525 unter Kurfürst Ludwig V. (1508-44) erbaut. Mit Metzgerei, Backhaus, Vorratsräumen, Schneiderei sowie Bediensteten- und Herrenküche. Soldatenbau mit Wachstube und Wohnungen der Wachsoldaten sowie Wirtschaftsgebäude.

English:
Built around 1525 under Elector Ludwig V (1508-44). Including a butcher's shop, bakery, storage rooms, tailor's, and servant and lord's kitchen. Soldiers' building with guardhouse and guards' living quarters and service rooms.

Erected by Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1525.

Location. 49° 24.632′ N, 8° 42.948′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Schlosshof close to Burgweg. The marker is located in the inside courtyard of the castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schlosshof 1, 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:

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Brunnenhalle / Fountain Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludwigsbau / Ludwig's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruprechtsbau / Ruprecht's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ottheinrichsbau / Ottheinrich's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Torturm / Gate Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Bibliotheksbau / Library Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gesprengter Turm/Krautturm / Blown up Tower/Gunpowder Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Gläserner Saalbau / Glass Hall Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the Heidelberg Castle. There is a small fee to access the castle grounds and markers.

Also see . . . Heidelberg Castle. Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg

In the late 17th century, the castle was repeatedly attacked and ultimately destroyed by the French in the War of the Grand Alliance. These catastrophic events are commemorated in a spectacular fireworks display, held several times each year. In 1764, after some makeshift repairs, the battered castle was heavily damaged
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024

2. The entrance to the Economic Building, Soldier Building and Marker
again: this time by the forces of Nature, in the form of two devastating lightning strikes. The once-proud residence caught fire – and was left in ruins.

(Submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Economic Building, Soldier Building with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024

3. The view of the Economic Building, Soldier Building with Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Ökonomiebau Soldatenbau⎯⎯⎯Economic Building, Soldier Building

Ökonomiebau Soldatenbau
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Economic Building, Soldier Building