Heidelberg essentials

Heidelberg’s historic center features a blend of Baroque and Gothic architecture, centered around the Marktplatz and the Church of the Holy Spirit. The city’s academic legacy is preserved in the Old University and the unique Student Prison, while the Kurpfälzisches Museum houses regional art and archaeology. Spanning the Neckar River, the 18th-century Old Bridge provides a connection to the Altstadt. Above the main castle complex, the ruins of the Obere Burg offer a glimpse into the city's medieval fortifications.

Heidelberg Essentials — Map

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Old Karl Theodor Bridge

The Karl Theodor Bridge, commonly known as the Old Bridge, is an arch bridge in Heidelberg that crosses the Neckar river.

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Marktplatz

Market square is one of the oldest squares in Heidelberg. Enjoy the historical atmosphere of this place while having a cup of coffee in one…

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Church of the Holy Spirit

The Church of the Holy Spirit is the largest church in Heidelberg, Germany.

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Obere Burg

Medieval ruins of a hill castle situated on the Kleiner Gaisberg. Predating the main Heidelberg Castle, it served as a fortification until it was destroyed by a lightning strike in 1537.

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Jesuit Church Heidelberg

Take a look at this magnificent Jesuit Church and admire its Baroque architecture.

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Studentenmuseum mit Karzer

A historic student prison used from 1778 to 1914 to punish university students for minor offenses. The walls are covered in graffiti, poems, and portraits painted by the former inmates.

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Kurpfälzisches Museum

The Kurpfälzisches Museum is a museum of art and archaeology in Heidelberg, Germany. It is located in the Palais Morass.

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Heidelberg University Library

The Heidelberg University Library is the central library of the Heidelberg University.

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Old University

Baroque building constructed between 1712 and 1728. It houses the University Museum, documenting the history of Germany’s oldest university, and contains the ornate Alte Aula assembly hall.

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