Universitätsplatz
The Universitätsplatz, previously known as Paradeplatz, Ludwigsplatz, and Langemarckplatz is an open square in Heidelberg's old town, the Altstadt. The Hauptstrasse runs along the north side, the west side is marked by Grabengasse, which follows the line of the original city walls.
- Square
- …lies at an elevation of around 120 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
Discover Karzer (Heidelberg) and Heidelberg Castle.
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Castle is a ruin in Germany and landmark of Heidelberg.
650 metres east of Universitätsplatz
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Heidelberg old town and Molkenkur Bergbahnhof.
Molkenkur Bergbahnhof
Molkenkur Bergbahnhof is a locality.
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
OpenStreetMap feature
highway = pedestrian
OpenStreetMap feature
place = square
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Ukrainian—“Universitätsplatz” goes by many names.
大學廣場Chinese
Langemarckplatz (historical)German
Ludwigsplatz (historical)German
Paradeplatz (historical)German
Університетська площаUkrainian
Університетська площа (Гайдельберг)Ukrainian
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