Meriankanzel, Sandstone observation deck in Heidelberg, Germany
The Meriankanzel platform stands at 279 meters above sea level on the Michelsberg slope, providing a view of Heidelberg and the Neckar River.
In 1620, copper engraver Matthäus Merian created a detailed city view from this location, documenting Heidelberg before the Thirty Years' War destructions.
The observation deck features information panels displaying Merian's copper engraving, allowing visitors to compare the historical city view with the current landscape.
The platform connects to multiple hiking trails, including the Philosophenweg and Blick zum Schloss paths, with clear signage indicating directions.
Geodetic studies in 1967 confirmed this exact location as Merian's vantage point, leading to platform restoration and installation of educational panels in 1988.
Location: Heidelberg
GPS coordinates: 49.41840,8.70722
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:16
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