Regierungsvierte in Berlin in Mitte, Germany — Northeast German Plain (The European Plain)
Governeurshaus
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Governor’s Residence
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 27, 2025
1. Governeurshaus Marker
Erb. 1721 v. E.W. Diterich
Einstiger Gouverneurssitz, ab 1808 Stadtgericht.
Kopie der Fassade vom Standort König - Ecke Judenstrasse anstelle des kriegszerstörten niederländischen Palais 1963/1964 eingefügt.
Heute Instituts-Gebäude der Humboldt-Universitat
1994 Erneuerung der Fassade mit finanzieller Unterstützung Johann Wolfgang Langguth-Stiftung, Traben-Trarbach/Mosel
Governor's House - built in 1721 by E.W. Diterich. Former governor's residence, from 1808 the city court. A copy of the facade from the site at the corner of Königstrasse/Judengasse was added in 1963/1964 to replace the Dutch Palace, which was destroyed in the war.
Today, the Humboldt University Institute building. 1994: Renovation of the facade with financial support from the Johann Wolfgang Langguth Foundation, Traben-Trarbach/Mosel.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1721.
Location. 52° 31.017′ N, 13° 23.529′ E. Marker
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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: König Willem I der Niederlande / King William I of the Netherlands (here, next to this marker); Verein für die Geschichte Berlins / Berlin Historical Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Max Planck (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bücherverbrennung vom 10. Mai 1933 / The Book Burning of May 10, 1933 (about 90 meters away); Denkmal zur Erinnerung an die Bücherverbrennung / Book Burning Memorial (about 120 meters away); Carl Gotthard Langhans (about 180 meters away); Haus der Demokratie / House of Democracy (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Die Berliner Mauer - The Berlin Wall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berlin.
Also see . . . Governeurshaus (Berlingeschichte Lexikon, in German). Excerpt (in translation):
Completed in 1721, the building was designed by Friedrich Wilhelm Diterichs and Martin Heinrich Böhme (1676–1725) at Königstraße 19 (now Rathausstraße)/Jüdenstraße. It was demolished in 1960 and rebuilt in 1963/64 by Fritz Meinhardt, using original facade elements, on the site of the Dutch Palace, which had been(Submitted on September 12, 2025.)destroyed in World War II. Instead of the gateway, the open staircase of the previous building was retained. A narrow central projection with a balcony and large cartouche emphasizes the three-story plastered facade, which was renovated in 1994. The building served as the governor's residence from 1732 onwards, and as the city court from 1808 onwards. After its reconstruction, it housed institutes of the Humboldt University of Berlin...Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 27, 20252. Governeurshaus / Governor’s Residence Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 27, 2025
3. Governeurshaus / Governor’s Residence and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
