Friday, May 9 (overnight) & Saturday, May 10 Andrew Sottile-Jackson & Amanda Vermaaten
Located in the state of Baden- Württemberg Only 20 km from the mainly industrial city, Mannheim Language: German Currency: Euro (€1 ~$1.48) Population: 135,000 28,000 students from the Ruprecht-Karls- Universität 30,000 American citizens (mostly military)
600,000 years ago A jawbone from the “Heidelberg Man,” or homo heidelbergensis, was discovered in Heidelberg in It is believed to be the earliest evidence of human life in Europe. 5 th century B.C. Celtic fortress A.D. Occupied by the Roman Empire until German tribes conquered the city 863 A.D. Monastery of St. Michael built inside the old Celtic fortress 1196 Estimated founding date of Heidelberg 1386 the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität is founded 1400 Medieval fort is upgraded to a castle
1693 City nearly completely destroyed by French troops 18 th century City rebuilt in the Baroque style 1815 The Holy Alliance was formed by Austria, Russia, and Prussia in Heidelberg. Nazi Party stronghold Heavily occupied by Nazi forces Escaped Allied bombing raids because U.S. military planned on using the city as a base after the war 1948 American musician Jackson Browne was born
The Old Bridge Bridge Gate Bridge Monkey
The Castle Walk to the castle or take the funicular railway for €5 roundtrip Entry to castle gardens is free but there’s a fee to enter the courtyard. Open 8am-5pm daily.
Holy Ghost Church
Karl’s Square
Universität Heidelberg University Library The Old University building
Philosophenweg Nice view of Heidelberg, but quite a lengthy uphill walk.
The Old Town (Altstadt) 7 minute tram ride
€10 for a 1-day card Funicular Railway Castle and wine barrel cellar German Pharmacy Museum (at the castle) Discounts at many restaurants and shops City guide
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