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

Judentor
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Jewish Gate

Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024

1. Judentor / Jewish Gate Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier stand das Judentor der mittelalterlichen Stadtbefestigung erbaut im 13. Jahrhundert zerstört im 18. Jahrhundert

English Translation:
Here stood the Jewish Gate of the medieval city fortifications built in the 13th century and destroyed in the 18th century

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 49° 24.793′ N, 8° 42.457′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Lauerstraße and Dreikönigstraße, on the right when traveling south on Lauerstraße. The marker is located along the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dreikönigstraße 2, 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

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of this marker: Gottfried Keller (within shouting distance of this marker); Zerstörung der Heidelberger Synagoge / Destruction of Heidelberg’s synagogue (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Heidelberg Synagogue (about 120 meters away); Mantel- oder Frauenturm / Manteltower or Women’s Tower (about 150 meters away); Die Steinbrücke von 1788 / The Stone Bridge of 1788 (about 150 meters away); Alte Brücke / Old Bridge (about 150 meters away); Hochwasser Bedrohten Einst die Stadt / Floods Once Threatened the City (about 150 meters away); Haus Traitteur / House Traitteur (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024

2. Judentor / Jewish Gate Marker

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 177 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Judentor⎯⎯⎯Jewish Gate

Judentor
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Jewish Gate