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

Providenzkirche
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Church of Providence

 
 
Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Erbaut 1659-61 als lutherische Pfarrkirche. Glockenturm begonnen 1717. Uniert 1821. Heutige Innenausstattung von 1886.

English Translation:
Built 1659–1661 as a Lutheran parish church. Bell tower begun in 1717. United in 1821. Present interior furnishings date from 1886. (Marker Number 34.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1717.
 
Location. 49° 24.664′ N, 8° 42.122′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Kernaltstadt. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Karl-Ludwig-Straße, on the left when traveling west on Hauptstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 90a, 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: Henriette Feuerbach (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Victor von Scheffel (about 120 meters away); Ernst Toller (about 120 meters away); Robert von Mohl (about 150 meters away); Anna Blum
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(about 180 meters away); Max Wolf (about 180 meters away); Kongresshaus / Congress Hall (about 210 meters away); Haus Wieser (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
 
Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker
The view of the marker at the church tower entrance.
Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker
The view of the front of the church from the street.
Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
4. Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker
The interior view of the church.
Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
5. Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker
An early church bell mechanism on display in the church.
Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
6. Providenzkirche / Church of Providence Marker
The view of the church looking toward the east.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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