Quadrate in Mannhiem in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Heidelberger Katechismus
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Heidelberg Catechism
1563
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
1. Heidelberger Katechismus / Heidelberg Catechism Marker
Gemeinsam engagiert in der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar
The “Heidelberg Catechism,” written primarily by the theologian Zacharias Ursinus in 1563 at the request of Elector Frederick III of the Palatinate, remains the most important teaching document of the Reformed Church. From Heidelberg, it spread throughout the world.
Working together for the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region
Erected by Evangelische Kirche Mannheim; Stiftung Christuskirche – Kirche Christi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1563.
Location. 49° 29.082′ N, 8° 27.715′ E. Marker is in Mannhiem, Baden-Württemberg, in Mannheim. It is in Quadrate. It is on Bismarckstraße just west of Kurpfalzstraße, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.
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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: Kurfürst Karl Ludwig Von Der Pfalz (here, next to this marker); Die Mannheimer Schule / The Mannheim School (here, next to this marker); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (a few steps from this marker); Christian Mayer (a few steps from this marker); Johann Jakob Hemmer (a few steps from this marker); Friedrich Schiller (a few steps from this marker); Heidelberger Romantik / Heidelberg Romanticism (a few steps from this marker); Karl Friedrich Drais (within shouting distance of this marker).
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
2. Heidelberger Katechismus / Heidelberg Catechism Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
