Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Dr. José Rizal

1861-1896

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026

1. Dr. José Rizal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Philippinischer Nationalheld
In diesem Gebäude, früher Ludwigs= platz 12, wohnte Rizal vom 18. Februar bis zum Juni 1886. sein Gedicht An die Blumen von Heidelberg" wurde hier am 22. April 1886 verfasst.

English Translation:
Filipino National Hero
In this building, formerly Ludwigsplatz 12, Rizal lived from February 18 until June 1886. His poem “To the Flowers of Heidelberg” was written here on April 22, 1886.

Erected 1960 by Embassy of the Philippines.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1886.

Location. 49° 24.65′ N, 8° 42.35′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Grabengasse just south of Merianstraße, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grabengasse 14, Heidelberg BW 69117, 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: Sophie Friederike Mereau (here, next to this marker); Nationalsozialisten Bücherverbrennung / National Socialist Book Burning

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Universität / Old University (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnus Hirschfeld (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Bernhard Stark (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Karl Gottfried Nadler (about 90 meters away); Das Mittelor / The Middle Gate (about 90 meters away); Mitteltor-Turm / Middle Gate Tower (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.

Also see . . . José Rizal. Wikipedia

José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is popularly considered a national hero of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement in the 1880s, which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain.

(Submitted on February 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026

2. Dr. José Rizal Marker

The view of the marker on the top front left side of the building.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026

3. Dr. José Rizal Marker

View of the building and marker from the street. The Sophie Friederike Mereau marker is the second marker to the left of the Dr. José Rizal marker.

Dr. José Rizal image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Wikipedia Commons, circa 1890s

4. Dr. José Rizal

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.