Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Oberer Fürstenbrunnen
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Upper Prince's Fountain
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
1. Oberer Fürstenbrunnen / Upper Prince's Fountain Marker
1738 unter Kurfürst Karl Philipp (1716-42) neu gefasste und überbaute Quelle. Während vieler Jahre wurde das Trinkwasser von hier aus täglich mit Fuhrwerken an den Hof nach Mannheim gebracht.
Newly set and covered spring under Elector Karl Philipp (1716-42). For many years, drinking water was brought daily from here to the court in Mannheim with horsedrawn vehicles.
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 1738.
Location. 49° 24.598′ N, 8° 42.979′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Schlosshof. The marker is located outside of the castle along the outer trail. 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: Unterer Fürstenbrunnen / Lower Prince's Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Zeugnis der Geschichte / Testimony of History (a few steps from this marker);
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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,(Submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)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. The Upper Prince's Fountain and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
3. The stairs down to the Upper Prince's Fountain
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
4. Closeup of the Upper Prince's Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
