Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe

Ölberg
⎯⎯⎯
Mount of Olives

Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025

1. Ölberg / Mount of Olives Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Errichtet 1505–1512 von Nikolaus Elser aus Mainz und Hans Seyfer aus Heilbronn. Mittelpunkt des ehemaligen Domkreuzgangs.

English Translation:
Erected 1505–1512 by Nikolaus Elser from Mainz and Hans Seyfer from Heilbronn, centerpiece of the former cathedral cloister.

Erected by Stadt Speyer. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 49° 19.013′ N, 8° 26.532′ E. Marker is in Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It can be reached from Domplatz just east of Maximilianstraße. The marker is located on the southern side of the Imperial Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Domplatz 1A, Speyer RP 67346, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wiedervereinigung Deutschlands / Reunification of Germany (within shouting distance of this marker); Domnapf (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaiserdom / Imperial Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemalige Domherrenkurie / Former Canon’s Residence (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Standbilder der „Salier-Kaiser“ / Statues of the "Salian Emperors" (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Ehemalige Domherrenkurie / Former Canon’s Residence (about 120 meters away); Domnapf / Cathedral Bowl (about 120 meters away); Rathhof (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Speyer.

Regarding Ölberg / Mount of Olives. The German word „Ölberg“ refers to the Mount of Olives — the hill near Jerusalem mentioned in the Bible, especially in connection with Jesus’ prayer before his arrest. In the context of church art and architecture, an „Ölberg“ is also a depiction or sculptural group representing Christ praying on the Mount of Olives, often placed in or near churchyards, cloisters, or chapels.

The view of the Ölberg structure and Marker during a reconstruction phase image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025

2. The view of the Ölberg structure and Marker during a reconstruction phase

Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025

3. Ölberg / Mount of Olives Marker

The view of the Imperial Cathedral from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025

4. The view of the Imperial Cathedral from the street

The marker is located at the far right in the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Ölberg⎯⎯⎯Mount of Olives

Ölberg
⎯⎯⎯
Mount of Olives