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300  SOUTHERN GERM AN Y

9 Street-by-Street: Heidelberg

Situated on the banks of the river Neckar,
Heidelberg is one of Germany’s most beautiful
towns. For centuries it was a centre of political
power, with a lively and influential cultural life. In
1386, Germany’s first university was established
here by the Elector Ruprecht I. Building of the
palace began during his reign, continuing until
the mid-17th century. However, in the late
17th century, French incursions totally destroyed Marktplatz
Now adorned with the Neptune
medieval Heidelberg, including the castle. The Fountain, the market square was, in
town was subsequently rebuilt in the early the past, the site of executions and
18th century in Baroque style. the burning of witches and heretics.

H A U P T S T R A S S E

. Heiliggeistkirche H E I L I G G E I S T S T R A S S E
Built in 1400–41 on the site FISCHM ARK T
of a late-Romanesque
basilica, the Church of the
S T E I N G A S S E
Holy Spirit is the town’s
oldest sanctuary.

O B E R E N E C K A R S T R A S S E
0 metres 60
0 yards 60 N E C K A R S T A D E N

L A U E R S T R A S S E

. Alte Brücke
This imposing, nine-
span bridge over
the river Neckar was
Philosophenweg built in 1786–88 by
Built in 1817 on the slopes of Heiligenberg, at an Mathias Maier. In
altitude of 200 m (650 ft), the “Philosophers’ Walk” the background is the
offers magnificent views of Heidelberg and its castle. Heidelberger Schloß.
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp497–8 and pp522–4

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