Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Brunnenhalle
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Fountain Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
1. Brunnenhalle / Fountain Hall Marker
Brunnenhalle mit gotischem Kreuzrippengewölbe auf römischen Säulen und Halbsäulen aus dem 1. Jahrhundert, die möglicherweise aus der Kaiserpfalz Karls des Großen in Ingelheim stammen.
Well house with a Gothic ribbed-vault on Roman pillars and demicolumns from the 1st century, which may have originated in Karl the Great's Imperial Palace in Ingelheim.
Erected by Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 49° 24.627′ N, 8° 42.927′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Schlosshof near 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: Ruprechtsbau / Ruprecht's Building (a few steps from this marker); Torturm / Gate Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Ökonomiebau Soldatenbau / Economic Building, Soldier Building
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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 again: this time by the forces of(Submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Nature, in the form of two devastating lightning strikes. The once-proud residence caught fire – and was left in ruins.Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 20242. The view of the Fountain Hall and Marker from the courtyard
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
3. The view of the Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
