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Mitte in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
 

Schwarzes Kloster

 
 
Schwarzes Kloster Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024
1. Schwarzes Kloster Marker
Inscription. Erbaut 1708-10 von J.B. Heintze für die (schwarz gekleideten) Ursulinerinnen.

Bis 1877 Schule, danach Verwaltungsgebäude. Kirche 1894 den Altkatholiken überlassen. Westteil 1980-82 für VHS umgebaut.

Black Monastery
Built 1708-10 by J.B. Heintze for the (black-clad) Ursuline sisters.

School until 1877, then administration building. Church given to the Old Catholics in 1894. West part converted for adult education center 1980-82.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationReligion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
 
Location. 47° 59.791′ N, 7° 50.825′ E. Marker is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Rathausgasse and Rotteckring, on the left when traveling east on Rathausgasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rathausgasse 50, Freiburg im Breisgau BW 79, 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: Lina Wäldin (a few steps from this marker); Colombischlössle (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Colombischlössle (about 150 meters away); Mathilde Otto (about 180 meters away); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (about 180 meters
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away); Haus “Zum Pelican” / The Pelican (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Denkmal / Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Martinstor (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freiburg im Breisgau.
 
Schwarzes Kloster Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024
2. Schwarzes Kloster Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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