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

Ruprechtsbau
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Ruprecht's Building

Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024

1. Ruprechtsbau / Ruprecht's Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Nach 1400 begonnen, Wohnbau des Kurfürst Ruprechts III. (1398-1410), unter dem Namen Ruprecht I. nach 1400 Deutscher König, ältestes Gebäude der Schlossanlage. 1543 das obere, ursprüngliche Fachwerkgeschoss durch eine massiv gebaute Aufstockung ersetzt und im Westen einen Treppenturm angefügt.

English:
Started after 1400, dwelling of Elector Ruprechts III (1398–1410), under the name Ruprecht I, King of Germany after 1400, oldest building on the castle grounds. 1543 the upper, originally lattice storey, replaced by a massively constructed additional storey and a stair turret attached in the west.

Erected by Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1400.

Location. 49° 24.624′ N, 8° 42.914′ 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brunnenhalle / Fountain Hall (a few steps from this marker); Torturm / Gate Tower (a few steps from this marker); Bibliotheksbau / Library Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ökonomiebau Soldatenbau / Economic Building, Soldier Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Frauenzimmerbau / Women's Room Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludwigsbau / Ludwig's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Graf von Graimberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Friedrichsbau / Friedrich's 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 again: this time by the forces
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024

2. Ruprechtsbau / Ruprecht's Building Marker
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 Ruprecht's Building and Marker from the courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024

3. The view of the Ruprecht's Building and Marker from the courtyard

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 207 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

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Ruprecht's Building