Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Laboratorium Chemicum
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Chemical Laboratory
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Laboratorium Chemicum / Chemical Laboratory Marker
Laboratorium Chemicum
iussu
Frideric I
Magn. Duc. Bad.
exstr. a. MDCCCLV
Chemical Laboratory built by order of Friedrich I, Prince (Grand Duke) of Baden, in the year 1855.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 49° 24.564′ N, 8° 41.885′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Akademiestraße just north of Plöck, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Akademiestraße 8, 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: Historische Stätten der Chemie / Historic Landmarks of Chemistry (a few steps from this marker); R. W. Bunsen (within shouting distance of this marker); Die alten Institute der Naturwissenschaft / The Old Institutes of the Natural Sciences (within shouting distance of this marker); Hier wohnten die Chemiker / Here lived the chemists (within shouting
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Laboratorium Chemicum / Chemical Laboratory Marker
The marker is located along the top of the building.
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Laboratorium Chemicum / Chemical Laboratory Marker
The view of the marker along the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
