Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Ottheinrichsbau
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Ottheinrich's Building
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
1. Ottheinrichsbau / Ottheinrich's Building Marker
1556-66 unter Kurfürst Ottheinrich (1556-59) auf älteren Fundamenten zwischen „Gläsernem Saalbau“ und „Ludwigsbau" errichtet. Eines der frühesten und bedeutendsten Bauwerke der deutschen Renaissance. Zerstörungen im Dreißigjährigen und im Pfälzischen Erbfolgekrieg, nach Brand 1764 nur noch Ruine, 1955-57 1. Obergeschoss überdacht.
1556–66 under Elector Ottheinrich (1556–59) erected on older foundations between the "Gläsernem Saalbau" and the "Ludwigsbau". One of the earliest and most important buildings of the German Renaissance. Destruction during the Thirty Year War and during the Palatinate War of Succession, after a fire in 1764 nothing but ruins, 1955–57 1st upper storey roofed over.
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 1764.
Location. 49° 24.655′ N, 8° 42.939′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Schlosshof
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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: Ludwigsbau / Ludwig's Building (a few steps from this marker); Gläserner Saalbau / Glass Hall Building (a few steps from this marker); Karl Graf von Graimberg (a few steps from this marker); Friedrichsbau / Friedrich's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Frauenzimmerbau / Women's Room Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ökonomiebau Soldatenbau / Economic Building, Soldier Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Brunnenhalle / Fountain Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Bibliotheksbau / Library 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(Submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)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 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. Ottheinrichsbau / Ottheinrich's Building MarkerThe marker is in front of the German Pharmacy Museum.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
3. The view of the Ottheinrich's Building (red building on left side)
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 162 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
