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NAME
Heidelberg Castle
COUNTRY
Germany
ADDRESS
Schlosshof 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany

HEIDELBERG CASTLE PICTURE

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About Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Castle is an old castle located in Heidelberg town of Germany. It is situated on the Königstuhl hillside at a height of 80 meters. It was constructed in 1214 for the Bishop of Worms and was partially rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is made with Gothic and Renaissance architecture. It is open for a public visit throughout the week from ten in the morning till five in the evening.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Heidelberg Castle

  • It was damaged two times by a lightning bolt. The first time was in 1537 when the upper castle was damaged. The second time, there was a fire due to a lightning bolt in 1764 in which some rebuilt sections were shattered.
  • It is a combination of two castles. The upper castle was located on Kleiner Gaisberg Mountain while the lower castle is located at Jettenbuhi.
    It is a combination of two castles. The upper castle was located on Kleiner Gaisberg Mountain while the lower castle is located at Jettenbuhi.
  • The site was featured in Mark Twain's international travel guide "A Tramp Abroad" which was published in 1880.
  • Though many tourists visit this castle most of them are from Japan and the USA.
  • People can also plan a destination wedding at this castle. Weddings at this castle are allowed since 2009. It is a high desirable venue and every person wants to grab these unforgettable moments at this beautiful location.
    People can also plan a destination wedding at this castle. Weddings at this castle are allowed since 2009. It is a high desirable venue and every pers
  • Not only you can find the largest wine barrel in the castle but also it has a dance floor on the top of the barrel. (So, if you want to rock on the top of the barrel, just go ahead!)
    Not only you can find the largest wine barrel in the castle but also it has a dance floor on the top of the barrel. (So, if you want to rock on the to
  • All of us know that the Second World War caused a great loss to heritage buildings. But you will surprise to know that the castle was spared at the time of this war.
  • There are also some legends related to the town. There is a bronze sculpture of a monkey guard at the old bridge. It is said that stroking the mirror gives prosperity while touching the pointed fingers of the right hand means the person will come back to this town while if a person touches mice next to a monkey it means that person will have a lot of kids.
    There are also some legends related to the town. There is a bronze sculpture of a monkey guard at the old bridge. It is said that stroking the mirror
  • The castle is situated in the town which is home to the oldest university of not only of Germany but of whole Europe.

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