Heidelberg

Heidelberg is one the most beautiful cities of Germany. Situated on the bank of Neckar River, it is surrounded by lovely bushed hills. It is here that the Neckar valley opens into the Rhine valley. For Romantic lovers, this city is very fulfilling. The setting on the bank of Neckar is quite impressive besides the Gothic and Renaissance castle. Various festivals and popular student taverns make city even livelier. This town, in a valley that traps warm air, has a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere and a balmy summer climate.

There are many attractions in the city. Let’s look at a few of them:

It is one of the most important German Cultural monuments. Her you will find numerous examples of medieval, Renaissance, and baroque German architecture. With a magnificent and eventful history, the castle enjoys great artistic importance. It has been a world famous buildings right from the beginning. Heidelberg has been famous the world over for the romantic appearance of its castle ruins and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

It is a beautiful house which was constructed in in 1592 for the family of a rich cloth merchant. It is an exemplary German Mannerist style architecture.

Built in 1400-1441 on the site of a late-Romanesque basilica, the church of the Holy Spirit is the town's oldest sanctuary.

This road at an altitude of 200 meter is a fine spot to have a magnificent view of the Hiedelberg and its castles.

Heidelberg University is an important place in the city when it comes to book collections of the liberal arts faculty, of the higher faculties and of the collegiate church (Holy Ghost Church).