Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Friedrichsbau
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Friedrich Building
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Friedrichsbau / Friedrich Building Marker
Erbaut 1863 von H. Lang als naturwissenschaftliches Institutsgebäude, benannt nach dem damals regierenden Großherzog Friedrich I. von Baden.
Built in 1863 by H. Lang as a natural sciences institute building, named after the then reigning Grand Duke Friedrich I of Baden. (Marker Number 36.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 49° 24.651′ N, 8° 41.878′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Hauptstraße just east of Brunnengasse, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 49, 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: Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (a few steps from this marker); Wilhelm Salomon-Calvi (within shouting distance of this marker); Spektralanalyse / Spectroscopic Analysis (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert von Mohl (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Friedrichsbau / Friedrich Building Marker
The marker is on the left side of the front door.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Friedrichsbau / Friedrich Building Marker
The marker is situated at the entrance to the University of Heidelberg Psychological Institute building. The statue of Robert Wilhelm Bunsen can be seen in front of the marker.
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 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
