Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Alte Universität
"Domus Wilhelmiana"
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Old University
“The Wilhelm House”
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Alte Universität / Old University Marker
Erbaut 1711 von J. A. Breunig unter Kurfürst Johann Wilhelm Aula 1885 zur 500-Jahrfeier von J. Durm umgestaltet.
Built in 1711 by J. A. Breunig under Elector Johann Wilhelm. The Aula was redesigned in 1885 for the 500th anniversary celebration by J. Durm. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1711.
Location. 49° 24.681′ N, 8° 42.366′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Grabengasse and Merianstraße, on the left when traveling south on Grabengasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grabengasse 1, 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: Das Mittelor / The Middle Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Mitteltor-Turm / Middle Gate Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilhelm Trübner (within shouting distance of this marker); Nationalsozialisten Bücherverbrennung / National Socialist Book Burning
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Alte Universität / Old University Marker
The marker is located at the entrance to the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Alte Universität / Old University Marker
The view of the Heidelberg University building from the plaza.
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 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
