Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe

Große Himmelsgasse

Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025

1. Große Himmelsgasse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier stand das Haus zum Himmel (1438)

English Translation:
Here stood the house "To Heaven" (1438)

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

Location. 49° 19.085′ N, 8° 26.295′ E. Marker is in Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is at the intersection of Große Himmelsgasse and St.-Georgen-Gasse, on the right when traveling west on Große Himmelsgasse. The marker is located at the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Große Himmelsgasse 1, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Läutturm / Bell Tower (a few steps from this marker); Heilig-Geist-Kirche / Church of the Holy Spirit (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Bücherverbrennung in Speyer 1933 / Book Burning in Speyer, 1933 (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Georgsbrunnen / St. George’s Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Gedenk-Tafel / Memorial Plaque (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dreifaltigkeitskirche / Trinity Church (about 90 meters away); „Alte Münze" / Old Mint (about 90 meters away); Der Speyerer Jakobspilger / The Speyer St. James Pilgrim (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Speyer.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025

2. Große Himmelsgasse Marker

The marker is located at the left side of the building

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.