Heidelberg Highlights: Castle, Old Bridge and Church of the Holy Spirit
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A compact first walk through Heidelberg's Old Town with Heidelberg Castle, Kornmarkt, Church of the Holy Spirit, Market Square, Old Bridge and the most important historical sites – the best introductory route for a first visit.
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Old Bridge Heidelberg
Welcome to our walk through Heidelberg's wonderful old town! Today you will get to know the most beautiful and important places in this romantic city – from imposing buildings to picturesque squares that bring Heidelberg's rich history to life. Let us guide you through four centuries of history and discover why Heidelb…
2013.10.01.111339 Alte Brücke Heiliggeistkirche View City Heidelberg | 🔗 wikipedia.org
Alfred Wegener ca.1924-30 | 🔗 wikipedia.org
Arnold J. Toynbee Anefo | 🔗 wikipedia.org
Church of the Holy Spirit
Holy Ghost Church
When we come from the Old Bridge, we immediately encounter the Church of the Holy Spirit, the architectural center of the Old Town. From the outside, the contrast between the light sandstone from the Neckar Valley and the striking, late Gothic tower immediately catches the eye. The church was built between 1398 and 151…
Datei:Glockenturm des Heidelberger Schlosses von Jacques Fouquieres ca 1618 | 🔗 wikipedia.org
Datei:Gedenkstein Heiliggeistkirche Heidelberg SDC15149 | 🔗 wikipedia.org
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Heidelberger Marktplatz
Heidelberg Marketplace
If you walk just a few steps from the Heiliggeistkirche, you will find yourself directly on Heidelberg's Marktplatz. This square has been the political and economic center of the city since the Middle Ages. Directly in front of you stands the Hercules Fountain from 1706. The sandstone figure in the middle commemorates …
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Datei:Heidelberg-Panorama von Matthaeus Merian 1620 | 🔗 wikipedia.org
Kornmarkt
We are now leaving the marketplace and standing here on the Kornmarkt. This square is noticeably quieter than the lively marketplace directly next to it. It acquired its present appearance in the 18th century, when the city administration centralized the grain trade here in order to better control prices. The dominant …
Datei:10 of 10 - Hieldenberg Castle, Königstuhl Hill - GERMANY | 🔗 wikipedia.org
Heidelberg Germany 10082005 Square1 | 🔗 wikipedia.org
Heidelberg Castle
From the Kornmarkt, you have arguably the best view of Heidelberg Castle. What you see before you is not a unified structure, but an ensemble that has grown over more than 400 years, built from red Neckar Valley sandstone. Particularly striking is the contrast between the different architectural periods: on the left yo…
Datei:Gedenktafel Heidelberger Lied | 🔗 wikipedia.org
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Datei:Heidelberg Palais Boiseree Karlsplatz 2006-02-26.jpeg | 🔗 wikipedia.org
Scheffelterrasse
We are standing here on the Scheffel Terrace, which borders directly on the castle ruins. If you look ahead, you will see a broad, stone viewing platform named after the poet Joseph Victor von Scheffel. He was a great admirer of the city in the 19th century and immortalized Heidelberg in literature with his famous stud…
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File:Scheffelterrasse - panoramio (1) | 🔗 wikimedia.org
File:Scheffelterrasse und Neckar | 🔗 wikimedia.org
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- Walking tour
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- English
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