Haus zum Riesen, Baroque palace in Heidelberg, Germany
Haus zum Riesen is a three-story Baroque building located on Hauptstrasse in Heidelberg. Its distinctive facade features a life-sized statue that dominates the appearance of the structure.
The building was constructed in 1707 using stones from a demolished tower of Heidelberg Castle. It replaced an earlier inn that had occupied the site.
The building is named after a giant and displays a life-sized statue on its facade that connects to local heritage. Visitors walking past can observe this sculptural detail and understand the origin of the building's distinctive name.
The building now serves as a facility for the University of Heidelberg, housing various research institutes and academic departments. As an active university site, it can be viewed from the street but interior access is typically limited to university personnel.
The building was the site of scientific research where groundbreaking discoveries about the structure of light were made. This work opened new ways for scientists to identify and study substances.
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