Mannheim

Heidelberg

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  SightsHeidelberg Castle

  This red-sandstone Renaissance castle rises on Königstuhl hill above the Neckar and contains the world's largest oak wine barrel, holding 220,000 liters, and a panoramic terrace.

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  SightsChurch of the Holy Spirit Heidelberg

  This is Heidelberg's largest church, in the center of Marktplatz in the old town. Climb the tower for 360-degree views of the old town's red roofs.

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  SightsOld Bridge Heidelberg

  This beautiful sandstone arch bridge over the Neckar, built in 1788, is a popular photo spot known for its white twin-tower medieval gate and bronze monkey statue on the railing.

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  SightsPhilosophers' Walk

  This gentle walking path runs along the mid-slope of Heiligenberg hill on the north side of the Neckar, with picturesque views of Heidelberg Castle, the old town, and the Old Bridge.

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  ActivitiesHeidelberg Mountain Funicular

  This historic mountain railway starts at Kornmarkt and climbs to Heidelberg Castle and the Königstuhl summit at 550 m above sea level, with views of forest and the Neckar Valley.

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  Food and cafésVetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus

  Next to the Old Bridge, this pub serves 'Vetter 33,' once listed by Guinness as the world's strongest beer, and warm sauerkraut and sausage platters.

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  Food and cafésKulturbrauerei Heidelberg

  This brewery restaurant in an old-town lane serves its own unfiltered Kräusen beer and crispy German Schweinshaxe in a spacious hall.

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  Food and cafésCafé Gundel

  Founded in 1896, this traditional bakery café on a corner of Marktplatz is a good place to try handmade apple strudel and seasonal German torte.

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  SightsUniversity Square & Student Prison

  This central square is the heart of Germany's oldest university, founded in 1386, and preserves the Student Prison, where students left humorous graffiti on the walls.

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  Food and cafésCafé Knösel

  Founded in 1863, this is Heidelberg's oldest café and the birthplace of Studentenkuß, a famous chocolate said to represent secret love between male and female students in a stricter era.

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  Food and cafésZum Roten Ochsen

  This is Heidelberg's best-known historic student pub, operating for 6 generations since 1703, with a history including a visit by Mark Twain and piano music.

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  NeighborhoodsMarket Square Heidelberg

  This central old-town square is surrounded by the Church of the Holy Spirit, Baroque City Hall, and Hercules Fountain, with lively cafe terraces and outdoor tables.

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  ShoppingHauptstraße Heidelberg

  One of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets, about 1.6 km long, is lined with historic bookshops, antique stores, souvenir shops, and bakeries leading toward the castle.