Universitätsplatz

The Universitätsplatz, previously known as Paradeplatz, Ludwigsplatz, and Langemarckplatz is an open square in 's old town, the Altstadt. The runs along the north side, the west side is marked by Grabengasse, which follows the line of the original city walls.
Wikipedia
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  • Square
  • …lies at an elevation of 122 metres (400 feet)
  • …is named after Heidelberg University
  • Description: square in Heidelberg
  • Also known as
    “Universitaetsplatz”
    “Universitätsplatz, Heidelberg”
    “University Square”
    “University Square, Heidelberg”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Karzer (Heidelberg) and Heidelberg Castle.

Museum
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is a museum.

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is a ruin in Germany and landmark of . is situated 650 metres east of Universitätsplatz.

Fountain
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is a fountain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Heidelberg old town and Molkenkur Bergbahnhof.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Locality
Photo: Matthäus Merian the Elder, Public domain.
is a locality.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Universitätsplatz

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Latitude
49.41108° or 49° 24′ 40″ north
Longitude
8.70631° or 8° 42′ 23″ east
Open location code
8FXCCP64+CG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 14327307
Open­Street­Map feature
highway=­pedestrian
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­square
Geo­Names ID
11281807
Wiki­data ID
Q1169041

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Ukrainian—“Universitätsplatz” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “大學廣場”
  • German: “Universitätsplatz”
  • German: “Langemarckplatz” (historical)
  • German: “Ludwigsplatz” (historical)
  • German: “Paradeplatz” (historical)
  • Ukrainian: “Університетська площа (Гайдельберг)”
  • Ukrainian: “Університетська площа”

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