Heidelberg Castle alone is a reason for visiting the city. This mostly in Renaissance architecture designed building is considered to be one of most important cultural monuments in Germany, which attraction is proved by several hundred thousands of visitors per year. The Castle Garden (hortus palatinus) around the castle is another major attraction.
The University Library was erected from 1901 to 1905 using motifs of the so called "Deutschmanierismus" (an ornamental style of German architecture dating back to the late 16th century) and combining them with elements of the "Jugendstil" (l’art nouveau style).
Castle Garden The Castle Garden (hortus palatinus) was designed by the famous garden architect
Salomon de Caus, who built several terraces around the castle, giving a great view onto
the castle, the Old Town and even into the Rhine Valley. Do not be surprised, if you
meet a young couple taking wedding photos in the garden.
Map Admission: Free.
Old Bridge Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor Bridge) is a great place for taking photos.
Well preserved is the medieval bridge gate on the town side, originally part of
the town wall, the bridge itself was reconstructed after World War II.
Map
Heidelberg Castle After having been destroyed ceveral times in history, it has partly been a ruin for
more than 200 years. Since the 19th century that has grown the image of it to
be a romantic place. Litterally lighting up this image does the Castle Lighting,
which takes place three times every summer: As it is getting dark, the castle is
filled with a glow of fire and a lot of smoke coming from many burning pots placed
in and around the castle. (Dates in 2000: June 3, July 8, September 2.) The Lighting
ends with a big firework.
Map Admission: 4DM (reduced rate 2DM) for castle yard, great vat, and pharmacy museum.
Additionaly 4DM (reduced rate 2DM) for a guided tour inside the castle.
University Library Explore the outside sculptures and ornaments of the building, then go inside to see busts
of famous scientists and the nice basement construction. Also have a look upstairs
for the current exhibition.
Map Admission: Free. Address: Plöck 107-109.
Church of the Holy Spirit The Church of the Holy Spirit (Heiliggeistkirche) was started
to build in late Gothic style in 1398, but it took until the 16th century to
complete the church tower. It contains a collection of manuscripts and is located
at the Marktplatz.Map
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Heidelberg Castle alone is a reason for visiting the city. This mostly in Renaissance architecture designed building is considered to be one of most important cultural monuments in Germany, which attraction is proved by several hundred thousands of visitors per year.