Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Die alten Institute der Naturwissenschaft
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The Old Institutes of the Natural Sciences
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Die alten Institute der Naturwissenschaft / The Old Institutes of the Natural Sciences Marker
Zwischen 1853 und 1901 wurde dieser Gebäudekomplex erbaut. Architekten waren H. Lang und J. Durm. - Hier wirkten sehr angesehene Gelehrte: Robert Bunsen, Victor Meyer u.a.
This building complex was constructed between 1853 and 1901. The architects were H. Lang and J. Durm. Highly respected scholars worked here, including Robert Bunsen and Victor Meyer, among others. (Marker Number 41.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 49° 24.551′ N, 8° 41.895′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Plöck and Akademiestraße, on the left when traveling east on Plöck. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plöck 55, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: R. W. Bunsen (here, next to this marker); Hier wohnten die Chemiker / Here lived the chemists (a few steps from this marker); Friedrich Ebert (within shouting distance of this marker); Laboratorium Chemicum / Chemical Laboratory (within shouting distance of this marker); Evangelical Reformed Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Historische Stätten der Chemie / Historic Landmarks of Chemistry (within shouting distance of this marker); David Friedrich Strauss (within shouting distance of this marker); Flora Seligmann (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Die alten Institute der Naturwissenschaft / The Old Institutes of the Natural Sciences Marker
The marker is the bottom marker of the two markers on the left side of the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Die alten Institute der Naturwissenschaft / The Old Institutes of the Natural Sciences Marker
The view of the historic Heidelberg University building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 21 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
