Mitte in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Haus zum Ritter
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House of the Knights
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024
1. Haus zum Ritter / House of the Knights Marker
1756 durch ). J. Fechter für die Breisgauische Ritterschaft erbaut.
Seit 1766 Versammlungshaus der Landstände.
1806 Großherzogliches Hofgericht.
Von 1832 bis 1958 Erzbischöfliches Palais. 1944 ausgebrannt.
Wiederaufbau 1953.
1995/96 Umbau zur Domsingschule.
Built in 1756 by J. Fechter for the Breisgau knighthood.
Meeting house of the estates since 1766.
Grand Ducal Court in 1806.
Archbishop's palace from 1832 to 1958.
Burned down in 1944.
Rebuilt in 1953.
Converted into a cathedral choir school in 1995/96.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1756.
Location. 47° 59.714′ N, 7° 51.114′ E. Marker is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Mitte. It is on Münsterplatz west of Eisenstrasse, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Münsterplatz 6, Freiburg im Breisgau BW 79098, 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: 50th Anniversary of November 1944 Air Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); Historisches Kaufhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Baden-Württemberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Die ersten Frauen im Freiburger Bürgerausschuss 1919
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024
2. Haus zum Ritter / House of the Knights Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
