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 Heidelberg
is the very image of romantic Germany.� This beautiful German
city is the home of one of Germany's most visited castles.�
While it may not be the biggest, nor best preserved castle, this
tourist favorite is certainly one of the most magnificent ruins in
all of Germany.�
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This red sandstone
castle is perched high atop a hill overlooking the cobbled streets
of downtown Heidelberg.� From the castle, you can see the city
below spread out in a panorama of red tiled roofs, cathedrals, and
plazas.� The city is perfectly situated on the banks of the
Neckar River with an accompanying pedestrian bridge over the waters
below the castle.�
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There are several
ways to ascend the hill to reach the castle.� The most popular
of which is to climb up the 315 stairs from the base of the hill up
to the lower castle entrance.
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You may explore the
garden outside the castle walls, but to enter the castle you must
pay 3 Euros.� The castle garden wraps around the castle and
provides a spectacular view of Heidelberg castle hanging on the edge
of the hill above downtown Heidelberg.�
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From the inner
courtyard of the castle you can see most of the remains of the old
castle halls.� Each wall is dotted with equisitely carved
statues and stone facades.� In addition, a grandiose balcony
overlooking the city below is a short walk away.�
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Heidelberg castle
also houses the world's largest wine vat.� This monstrosity
takes up an entire room in the castle cellar and has a capacity of
55,000 gallons.
TOURS:
Tours are available at the castle in both English and German.� The castle is open
year round from 8:00-5:30, except on Christmas Eve and New Year's
Eve, when it is open from 8:00-1:00.
Tickets can be booked in advance by calling (0 62 21) 53 84 14.
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