D5 in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Goethe-Zitat über Mannheim
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Goethe Quotation About Mannheim
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
1. Goethe-Zitat über Mannheim / Goethe Quotation About Mannheim Marker
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, „Hermann und Dorothea“, 1797
Zur Eröffnung des Museums 1988 wurde diese Tafel von der Volksbank Mannheim gestiftet.
“That is why I wished that Hermann would soon set out on his travels and see at least Strasbourg and Frankfurt, as well as friendly Mannheim, which is laid out evenly and pleasantly. For whoever has seen the great and orderly cities will not rest until he has also embellished his hometown, however small it may be.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, “Hermann and Dorothea,” 1797
This plaque was donated by Volksbank Mannheim for the museum’s opening in 1988.
Erected 1988 by Volksbank Mannheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 49° 29.343′ N, 8° 27.749′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in D5. It is at the intersection of D5 1 and D4 8-10 on D5 1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: D5 1, Mannheim BW 68159, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the German Upper Rhine. Globally, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Börse E 4, 14-16 / Stock Exchange E 4, 14-16 (within shouting distance of this marker); Städtisches Leihamt D 4, 9-10 / Municipal Loan Office D 4, 9-10 (within shouting distance of this marker); Veteranendenkmal / Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Friedensengel, E 6 / Angel of Peace, E 6 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Katholisches Bürgerhospital, E 6, 1 / Catholic Citizens’ Hospital, E 6, 1 (about 90 meters away); Veteranendenkmal D 5 / Veterans Memorial D 5 (about 90 meters away); Kasernen und Zeughaus in C 5 und C 6 / Barracks and Armory in C 5 and C 6 (about 90 meters away); Bankhaus Ladenburg D 3, 14 / Ladenburg Bank D 3, 14 (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mannheim.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
2. Goethe-Zitat über Mannheim / Goethe Quotation About Mannheim Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
3. Goethe-Zitat über Mannheim / Goethe Quotation About Mannheim Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
