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A Day in Heidelberg

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Rathaus

Along with a great deal of Heidelberg, the former Town hall was also destroyed by French troops in 1689. The present Town hall, Rathaus, at the market place was built between 1701-05 in a Baroque style. The balcony (Rococo style) was added in 1751 and shows the coat of arms and monogram of the Elector Carl Theodor. In the course of the years the building was extended by two side-wings that match the style of the main building. On the south side, a niche contains a memorial for the prisoners missing from the last war. Inside the Town hall, different exhibitions take place occasionally.

Marktplatz 10, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117
Old Bridge

Until the late 18th Century, the River Neckar was spanned by a number of wooden bridges that regularly fell victim to fire and floods. Tired of constant building and rebuilding, Prince Karl Theodor ordered the construction of a stone bridge. Built between 1786-88, the Alte Bruckes now one of Heidelberg's most celebrated sights. The southern end of the bridge was initially linked to the city wall and contains a gate which can be lowered and raised. The tower on the western side used to be a dungeon. The bridge contains two sculptures: Prince Karl Theodor with the Mosel, Rhine, Isar and Danube at his feet; and Pallas Athene, Goddess of Wisdom, surrounded by figures portraying justice, godliness, agriculture, commerce and art.

Am Hackteufel, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117
Church of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit Church at Marktplatz in the center of Old Town is one of the few buildings that survived the fire in 1693. The church was constructed in the first half of the 15th Century and was also used as a last resting place for electors. Murals, stemming from the middle ages, are most impressive. The church's gallery was formerly used as the university library, the Bibliotheca Palatina. This famous collection of scriptures and prints was stolen in the Thirty Years War and brought to the Vatican, where it still resides.

Markplatz, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117
Stückgarten (Schloss)

The name of this garden, which initially wasn't a garden at all, derives from the defence equipment that stood in this former bulwark. Installed under Ludwig V. (1508-1544), Friedrich V. (1610-1623) had the construction turned into a pleasure-garden for his consort Elisabeth. The richly ornamented Elisabeth's Gate is still standing there, on the opposite end the eye is caught by the Thick Tower with the remains of the English Palace. Between the Artillery Garden and the Castle lies the Moat that is 20 meters deep in places. The former prison tower Seltenleer (seldom empty) is still standing at the castle's south corner. The Rondel on the western side, a half-demolished battery tower, gives a good view over the Old town. Admission to the Artillery Gard en is free.

Schlosshof 1, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117
Deutsches Apotheken-Museum

The Deutsches Apotheken-Museum, situated in the castle, offers a wide range of information on the pharmaceutical history. Beginning with the pharmacy system of the 17th Century up to the 20th Century, it shows the education of a pharmacist and original accouterments of pharmacies from the Early Victorian time. Other items of interest at Deutsches Apothekenmuseum includes the pharmaceutical herbs and drugs and the details of their technical or pharmaceutical products from the 17th Century to the 20th Century. The laboratory in the Apothecaries Tower exhibits the development of pharmaceutical products from alchemist laboratories to analytical chemistry laboratories.

Schlosshof 1, Schloss Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany, 69177
Heidelberg Castle

No trip to Heidelberg would be complete without a visit to the castle. Dominating the city from the brow of the hill, the castle offers breathtaking views over the old town and the River Rhine. The castle is host to the Schlossfestspiele castle pageant and also the fantastic firework displays that illuminate the castle several times a year. Built over a period spanning three centuries, the castle developed from being a simple medieval fortress into a splendid Renaissance palace. A royal structure nestled amid bucolic settings, the castle is one of the most spectacular sights to see in Heidelberg.

Schlosshof 1, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117
Völkerkundemuseum Heidelberg

Völkerkundemuseum der J. & E. von Portheim-Stiftung Heidelberg (V.P.S.T) was founded in 1919 and is nowadays located in the Palais Weimar. The permanent exhibition documents the culture of the Asmat in New Guinea. Several rooms in the basement and on the ground floor present not only the life and times of the Asmat, but also the environment they were living in. Cultural object such as masks, jewelery, household effects, musical instruments, arms and a large boat, almost fills one exhibition hall.

Hauptstrasse 235, Palais Weimar, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117
Thingstätte

This harsh reminder of National Socialist times was erected in 1934-35 by the Reich's labor service. Up to 20,000 people could gather in the 56 rows of the oval audience, which ascends to a height of 25 meters (82.02 feet). Until 1939, the Nazi solstice festivities were staged here, using equipment that was really advanced for the day: a sound mixing desk, loud speaker system, and floodlights supplied the acoustical and optical background for the propaganda. After the war this area fell into decay. Meanwhile the Thingstätte(the Thing or Ding was during Germanic times the assembly of the tribe) is protected as a memorial and is sometimes used for cultural events like theaters and concerts.

Thingstätte, Heidelberg, Germany, 69121
Bonsai Zentrum Heidelberg

The Bonsai Museum offers approximately 80- 100 exhibits, covering an area of 5,000 square meters (53819 square feet) under glass and an area of 15,000 square meters (161459 square feet) of public gardens and bamboo forests. The conifers and deciduous trees originate from Japan, China, the USA, and Europe, one of the main attractions being an ancient Californian juniper tree.

Mannheimer Strasse 401, Wieblingen, Heidelberg, Germany, 69123
Kunsthalle Mannheim

Kunsthalle Mannheim is a contemporary art museum that was founded in 1909. The museum's building in itself is a masterpiece designed by Hermann Billing. Originally, this was a temporary set up for the International Art Exhibition that was held in 1907 to celebrate 300 years of the city's establishment. However, the building was kept intact and many modern artworks were placed here as a part of their permanent exhibition. Several temporary exhibits of upcoming local artists are also put up at the museum. There are amazing paintings by artists like Camille Pissarro, Vincent van Gogh, Gustave Courbet, and Caspar David Friedrich, among many others, all dating back to the 19th Century.

Friedrichsplatz 4, Mannheim, Germany, 68165
Kloster Lorsch

With a history that dates back to the 8th Century, Kloster Lorsch is one of the oldest religious sites in the region. The medieval monastery was built during the rule of the Carolingian dynasty and is a fine example of the architectural style prevalent during the era. Within the monastery complex, visitors will discover an array of historic structures including the majestic Torhalle.

Nibelungenstrasse 32, Lorsch, Germany, 64653
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