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

Peterskirche
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St. Peter's Church

 
 
Peterskirche / St. Peter's Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
1. Peterskirche / St. Peter's Church Marker
Inscription.  German:
Kirche seit 1485 erbaut, 1864-70 stark verändert. Universitätskirche mit bedeutenden Grabdenkmälern.

English Translation:
Church built since 1485, heavily altered between 1864 and 1870. University church with important grave monuments. (Marker Number 45.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesReligion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1485.
 
Location. 49° 24.562′ N, 8° 42.342′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Plöck and Sandgasse, on the right when traveling east on Plöck. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plöck 70, 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: Johann Kaspar Bluntschli (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Jaspers (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Heinrich Voß (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Louis-Fahrbach-Brunnen
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(about 120 meters away); Magnus Hirschfeld (about 120 meters away); Sophie Friederike Mereau (about 150 meters away); Anna Blum (about 150 meters away); Jesuitengymnasium / Jesuit High School (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
 
The St. Peter's Church entrance and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
2. The St. Peter's Church entrance and Marker
St. Peter's Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
3. St. Peter's Church
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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