Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Mitteltor-Turm
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Middle Gate Tower
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Mitteltor-Turm / Middle Gate Tower Marker
Hier stand bis 1827 der Mitteltor-Turm, Ostansicht
Here stood until 1827 the Middle Gate Tower, East view
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 49° 24.703′ N, 8° 42.361′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Heumarkt, on the right when traveling west on Hauptstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 135, 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 (a few steps from this marker); Wilhelm Trübner (within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Universität / Old University (within shouting distance of this marker); Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano (within shouting distance of this marker); Hermann Lenz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Nikolaus Lenau (about 90 meters
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Mitteltor-Turm / Middle Gate Tower Marker
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 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
