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Heidelberg.(Baden Wurttemberg)
Heidelberg is popular with tourists and during July and August can be uncomfortably crowded. However, during the quieter months, it is a pleasant town, which can be enjoyed without having to wander into any of the formal museums.
For five centuries, Heidelberg was the principal residence of the Prince Electors of the Kurpfalz. It was therefore an important political center and its position was enhanced by the foundation of the first German university here in 1386. The castle was damaged in 1537 by a thunderbolt but soon after rebuilt as one of the most beautiful Renaissance palaces north of the Alps.
In 1619, Prince Friedrich V, married to Princess ...
- Heidelberg Castle.(Sidetrip: Frankfurt, Germany lifetime, cosmetica and...
- Magazine article from: Global Cosmetic Industry February 1, 2004 700+ words
...global trade fairs this March, sits the city of Heidelberg, featuring its historic castle. Initially built of stone in the early 15th century, the Heidelberg Castle served as a residence for Prince Elector Ruprecht...
- `Old Heidelberg, you fine thing, you city rich with honor'; It attracts 3...
- Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) Watson, Catherine December 29, 1996 700+ words
...farther south. Heidelberg's own castle is deep pink...bridge The ruined castle dominates Heidelberg, spreading...leftover from Heidelberg's medieval...middle-class castles-in-miniature...or the real castle, they always...
- Heidelberg Castle, Germany.
- Picture from: NYPL Digital Gallery unknown January 1, 1934 700+ words
- Heidelberg castle.
- Picture from: NYPL Digital Gallery unknown January 1, 1934 700+ words
- The castle of Heidelberg ; The tun of Heidelberg.
- Picture from: NYPL Digital Gallery unknown January 1, 1934 700+ words
- Heidelberg.(travel information)(City overview)
- Germany Pocket Adventures Bekker, Henk January 1, 2007 700+ words
...In the 1620s, both Heidelberg and its castle were destroyed. The...the 19th century when Heidelberg castle became the focus of several...public transportation in Heidelberg including the funicular to the Castle and Konigstuhl. It also...
- Break Away: CAPITAL CHRISTMAS; Season's greetings from Heidelberg Ireland's new...
- Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England) December 18, 2004 700+ words
...Spirit and The Corn Mark - Heidelberg Castle in the background has...famous Black Forrest. Heidelberg has been a centre of civilisation...for nearly 300 years. Heidelberg's crowning glory is its majestic castle which sits on a hillside...
- WEEKEND: TRAVEL: Black Forest Romance; YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE WILL ENJOY...
- Newspaper article from: Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) August 3, 2002 700+ words
...s bridges and a softly lit film-set castle, Heidelberg seems like the perfect romantic getaway...fireworks erupted over the river and the castle as part of Heidelberg's annual Castle festival. It was a great, relaxing trip...
