Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Das Mittelor
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The Middle Gate
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Das Mittelor / The Middle Gate Marker
Das Mittelor stand vom frühen Mittelalter bis 1827 an dieser Stelle.
The Middle Gate stood on this site from the early Middle Ages until 1827.
Erected 1982 by Donated by the Alt-Heidelberg Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 49° 24.697′ N, 8° 42.357′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Grabengasse, on the left when traveling west on Hauptstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 126, 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: Mitteltor-Turm / Middle Gate Tower (a few steps from this marker); Alte Universität / Old University (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilhelm Trübner (within shouting distance of this marker); Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano (within shouting distance of this marker); Nationalsozialisten Bücherverbrennung / National Socialist Book Burning
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Das Mittelor / The Middle Gate Marker
The marker is located at the corner of the building.
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 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
