Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Kapelle des ehemaligen Heilig-Geist-Spitals
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Chapel of the former Holy Spirit Hospital
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Kapelle des ehemaligen Heilig-Geist-Spitals / Chapel of the former Holy Spirit Hospital Marker
Hier stand vom Ende des 13. Jahrhunderts bis zum Jahre 1557 die Kapelle des ehemaligen Heilig-Geist-Spitals.
Here stood, from the end of the 13th century until the year 1557, the chapel of the former Holy Spirit Hospital.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1557.
Location. 49° 24.72′ N, 8° 42.683′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Kornmarkt, on the right when traveling east on Hauptstraße. The marker is located along the ground at the Kornmarkt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 206, 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: Heidelberg Chronik / Heidelberg Chronicle (within shouting distance of this marker); Rathaus / City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Heidelberg War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Grossen Fass (within shouting
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Chapel of the former Holy Spirit Hospital Marker
The marker is set into the ground at the Kornmarkt. The white paving stones outline the foundation of the former chapel building.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Chapel of the former Holy Spirit Hospital Marker
The view of the outline of the foundation of the chapel with the Heidelberg Castle in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
