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	Heidelberg Castle Garden (the Hortus Palatinus)
		The originators of the castle of Heidelberg near Stuttgart took a high aim in their rivalry.
		The irregular trenches separated castle from hill, and to make anything really satisfactory the count would have had to create some quite new middle point in a summer-house on the heights; but there was no need for this.
		Opposite the entrance to the castle, on an ascending terrace, more large grottoes were planned, wonderfully decorated on the façades, and with fountains and statues inside, but this part was never quite finished.
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	Heidelberg
		Heidelberg lies on the river Neckar at the point where the Neckar leaves its narrow, steep valley in the Odenwald hills to flow into the Rhine valley where, 20 kilometers northwest of Heidelberg it joins the Rhine at Mannheim.
		Heidelberg not only boasts a medieval castle, but it also is home to one of Europe's oldest educational institutes, the University of Heidelberg.
		City burned and castle partly destroyed by the French during the War of the Palatinate Succession 1693 (In fact this is a legend: Most of the destruction was caused by citizens who stole the stones for the reconstruction of the city after the war.)
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/h/he/heidelberg.html (374 words)

	Heidelberg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Heidelberg (halfway between Stuttgart and Frankfurt) is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
		The old town, in German Altstadt, is long and narrow and is dominated by Heidelberg Castle which perches 80 metres above the Neckar on the steep, wooded hill of the Königstuhl (Kingschair, throne) mountain with the TV Tower, surrounded by a park where the famous poet J.W. Goethe once walked.
		City burned and castle partly destroyed by the French during the War of the Palatinate Succession 1693 It was partially rebuilt.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Heidelberg,_Germany (1054 words)

	AllRefer.com - Heidelberg, Germany (German Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		In 1225 it was acquired by the count palatine of the Rhine and until 1720 was the residence of the electors palatine (see Palatinate).
		Heidelberg is famous for its ruined castle (built mainly in the 16th and early 17th cent.), which was largely destroyed by French troops in the late 17th cent.
		In the castle's cellar is the Heidelberg Tun, a gigantic wine cask with a capacity of c.58,080 gal (2,200 hectoliters).
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/H/Heidelbrg.html (398 words)

	Heidelberg • City of Heidelberg
		Heidelberg is a city very rich in culture and international in its tastes, due to the famed Heidelberg University with a large number of foreign students, and its status as a favored international tourist destination.
		The University of Heidelberg is the oldest university in Germany.
		Today, the University of Heidelberg is confronted with the necessity of finding answers to the problems caused by the ongoing process of specialization of the sciences and the constantly growing student body: the "Ruperto Carola" is one of the most popular German universities.
	www.heidelberg.army.mil /sites/about/city.asp (1714 words)

	Heidelberg Castle -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Heidelberg Castle ((A person of German nationality) German: Heidelberger Schloss) is a castle in the (A person of German nationality) German city of (additional info and facts about Heidelberg) Heidelberg.
		Today´s barrel (= Fass) is the fourth in the history of the Neckar town.
		Impressed by the huge wine barrel in the Heidelberg castle he wrote a poem in 1595 praising the barrel as an apparent proof for the superiority of the calvinistic belief: Vas Heidelbergense (Poem on the 1.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/h/he/heidelberg_castle.htm (337 words)

	Stadt Heidelberg \| Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Castle, the town and the surrounding landscape blended with university and student life to create the “Heidelberg legend”, while providing exciting new inspiration to composers, painters and poets.
		A fort (castrum) in Heidelberg was first mentioned in 1225 in a document in which Duke Ludwig of Bavaria granted a fiefdom.
		The single most important individual who contributed to the Castle was Ludwig V. He extended and strengthened the fort to withstand attacks by soldiers with firearms, the use of which was spreading at that time.
	www.heidelberg.de /Altstadt-Information/english/Sektor16/Sektor16_schloss.htm (450 words)

	Heidelberg Castle
		It sat at the west end of the Burgenstrasse (Germany's Castle Street), a short drive north of the Black Forest, and on a major tour route between Strasbourg and Cologne.
		Frankly, Heidelberg Castle was not the most impressive one in Germany (probably not even in the Top Ten -- see King Ludwig's Castles, Schloss Wilhelmshoehe in Kassel, or the Schwerin Schloss), but its name and reputation seemed to stretch further and wider than any of the others.
		The castle garden was a simple grassy field with a small pond and a Neptune statue in the corner (seen in the third photo).
	www.tompgalvin.com /places/de/baden_wuerttemberg/heidelberg_ca.htm (923 words)

	Encyclopedia: Heidelberg Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Heidelberg Castle (German: Heidelberger Schloss) is a castle in the German city of Heidelberg.
		Schwetzingen is a German city lying in the northwest of Baden-WÃ¼rttemberg, around 10 km southwest of Heidelberg and 15 km southeast of Mannheim.
		Anton Praetorius (Lippstadt 1560 – 6 December 1613 near Heidelberg in Laudenbach/Bergstrasse), Protestant pastor and fighter against the persecution of witches (witchhunts, witchcraft trials) and against torture.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Heidelberg-Castle (766 words)

	Heidelberg, world famous town in Germany (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Heidelberg´s is the oldest university in Germany, founded in 1386.
		The castle was built in several steps from the 14th to the 17th century.
		(Grosses Fass) in the castle, with a capacity of 220.000 liters, built in the 18th century to hold the tithe of the Palatine wines.
	www.germanworld.com /heidel.htm (338 words)

	Heidelberg, Germany
		Heidelberg is a romantic city located on the Neckar River which occupies a magnificent position astride the natural gateway formed by the Konigstuhl and the Heiligenberg ("Holy Mount").
		It is dominated by the mighty ruins of the castle, which for five centuries was the glittering residence of the Palatine Prince Electors.
		This happy combination of castle, river and ancient city set amidst mountains, forests and vineyards, which so enthralled the poets and writers of the Romantic movement, still continues to exert its unchanging charm down to the present day.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/heidelberg.htm (1198 words)

	DESTINATION - Heidelberg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Heidelberg is world famous for its romantic castle and its picturesque Old Town with its winding alleys steeped in history.
		Participate in Heidelberg’s history on the sightseeing tour and visit to the castle, discover the countryside on a river cruise, experience culture at the varied museums or at one of the many events and enjoy the flair of a young, romantic city.
		Heidelberg is conveniently located in the centre of Europe and easily accessibly by car, rail and air.
	www.germany-tourism.de /e/metropole_heidelberg.html (511 words)

	Heidelberg Castle
		Prince Elector Philipp (1476 - 1508) is said to have arranged the transfer of the hall’s columns from a decayed palace of Charlemagne to Heidelberg.
		The Castle and its garden were destroyed, however, during the 30 Years' War.
		During the Heidelberg Castle Festival in the summer, the courtyard is the site of open air musicals, operas and theatre performances and classical concerts such as the famous "Castle Serenades" performed by the Heidelberg City Orchestra.
	www.visit-heidelberg.com /tours/castle.htm (340 words)

	Heidelberg, Germany
		Heidelberg was every bit as captivating as I had imagined it would be.
		From its center unfolded the glorious sight of the castle bathed in a luminous orange light, glowing as it must have during the fire of 1764.
		Heidelberg, and have not been there in several years now, so please don't ask me to help you find a favorite bar or a nice hotel.
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	Heidelberg, Germany (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Heidelberg ia a majestic city who's history goes back many centuries and is shrouded in mystery.
		In 1697, with the cessation of hostilities, Heidelberg was rebuilt under the leadership of Johann Wilhelm.
		Heidelberg was largely spared the ravages of the World Wars, save for the Old Neckar Bridge, which lost its center span to retreating German troops, despite protests from the citizery.
	www.hembrook.com /travel/germany/heidelberg (1311 words)

	Old Heidelberg: Heidelberg Tour
		Although we are located less than a mile away from the castle, it cannot be seen because of the hill between us….with a great view of a cemetery no longer in use… the street certainly cannot be recommended for a visitor to this city.
		The lower parts of the castle was build between 1400 and 1544 and were, in functional terms, designed as fortifications and living quarters.
		There is something about the Heidelberg castle, however, that should be of interest to the wine lovers of the world.
	www.oldheidelberg.com /heidelberg (706 words)

	Heidelberg, Germany - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		On the summit of Jettenbühl (195 m/640 ft), which dominates the eastern portion of the city, is Heidelberg Castle (mainly 14th-17th century), one of the most impressive historic landmarks of Germany.
		Of particular interest are the four granite columns located in the castle courtyard, which were once part of a castle belonging to Charlemagne.
		Noteworthy religious buildings of Heidelberg are the 15th-century Church of Saint Peter, on the door of which the Bohemian theologian and martyr Jerome of Prague nailed his celebrated theses criticizing the papacy; and the Church of the Holy Ghost, also dating from the 15th century.
	www.galenfrysinger.com /heidelberg.htm (637 words)

	Hotels near Heidelberg Castle
		This hotel, a short walk westwards from Heidelberg’s historic centre, is housed in the charismatic buildings of a renovated brewery....
		The Crowne Plaza Heidelberg is situated right in the heart of the picturesque city of Heidelberg and is the hotel of choice for outstanding five-star accommodation....
		The hotel Perkeo is glad to welcome you in a family spirit, at the heart of the pedestrianised area.
	www.activereservations.com /hotel/attr/en/3987 (362 words)

	Heidelberg, Germany - Heidelberg University, Germany - Heidelberg Castle - Cities in Germany
		Heidelberg, Germany - Heidelberg University, Germany - Heidelberg Castle - Cities in Germany
		Heidelberg's popularity is based on 3 pillars: its location, castle and university.
		Situated in the valley of Neckar river, the beautiful old town with its sights and narrow, picturesque roads, is easily accessible on foot.
	www.about-germany.org /capitals/heidelberg.asp (163 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Rhenish Palatinate
		Rupprecht was one of the foremost champions of the interests of the princes as opposed to the cities, and by his victory over the league of Rhenish cities at Alzei in 1388 again restored the princes' authority on the central Rhine.
		The Renaissance was zealously fostered; Heidelberg Castle, in which Johann Dahlberg, Rudolf Agricola, Johannes Reuchlin, Konrad Celtes and others were hospitably received, became the rallying point of the champions of a reform in literature and science, while the university remained unaffected.
		Heidelberg, with its castle, Mannheim, Sinsheim, Bretten, Bruchsal, Durlach, Pforzheim, Baden, Rastatt, and others, as well as numerous villages were given to the flames.
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	Heidelberg, Germany visitor attractions - what to see and do
		Once inside the Castle courtyard, you'll see quite clearly that parts of the castle were built at different times in different styles.
		Heidelberg has a couple of nice little, bustling markets - one in the old town and one across the river in Neuenheim.
		Heidelberg's is by no means the biggest or the most famous (that would be the Christmas market in Nürnberg), but is worth visiting none the less.
	www.e-heidelberg.com /attractions/attractions.html (3858 words)

	Heidelberg : Attractions \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The castle is a dignified ruin today, but even in its deteriorated state, it's one of the finest Gothic-Renaissance castles in Germany.
		At the west end of the terrace, in the cellars of the castle, is the Wine Vat Building, built in the late 16th century and worth a visit for a look at the Great Cask, symbol of the abundant and exuberant life of the Rhineland-Palatinate.
		Admission to the castle is 2.50€ ($2.90) for adults and 1.20€ ($1.40) for children.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/heidelberg/0127010029.html (881 words)

	From Strasbourg to Heidelberg
		Heidelberg was a place I had been before on my trip in 1978.
		Since Vicki had said that she wanted to see castles, it seemed to be a good place to head for.
		The castles were usually on top of hills, and we all seemed to favor the pedestrian mode of travel when we could.
	www.siue.edu /~jandris/Europe/trip12a.htm (567 words)

	International Travel News: Aboard the Castle Road (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Castle Hirschhorn stands at the summit of the hill overlooking the Neckar Valley and provides a majestic view downstream over the Hirschhorn Bend and the wooded valley.
		Heilbronn (www.heilbronn-marketing.de), which means "Holy Fountain," piggybacked its way onto the Castle Road itinerary, even though it doesn't have a castle, because it is the most important city between Heidelbergand Wurzburg and is well known for its marvelous Gothic City Hall with the amazing mechanical clock on the facade.
		The German Castle Road between Rothenburg and Heidelberg is so-called because it connects red-sandstone Heidelberg Castle, heart of Romanticism, on one end with the red castle at Rothenburg ob der Tauber, except Rothenburg's red castle has long since been dismantled and its stones toted away for other purposes.
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	Heidelberg Tourismus - Sights - Heidelberg Castle/Castle Garden
		Over four centuries, Heidelberg Castle served as the residence of the Prince Electors of the Palatinate.
		During the Heidelberg Castle Festival in the summer, the courtyard is the site of open air musicals, operas, theatre performances and classical concerts performed by the Heidelberg City Orchestra.
		A monumental dimension is added to the Castle Gardens while strolling on the "Great Terrace" and enjoying the wonderful view of the Castle's east front rising dark into the sky as well as a view of the Rhine Valley.
	www.cvb-heidelberg.de /e553/e855/index_eng.html (757 words)

	The Heidelberg Castle
		For over a period of four hundred years, the castle was the residence of the Princes of the Pfalz.
		What better way to view Heidelberg, than by sipping a glass of local, sparkling wine at a reception on the Castle Terrace, overlooking the whole of the old town and surrounding countryside.
		Life inside the castle, with its historical inhabitants, can be re-lived through a variety of theme tours or parties.
	www.heidelberg-kongresse.de /e3/e7/e38/index_eng.html (259 words)

	Schloss Hotel Schlosshotel Burg Restaurant Sinsheim Heidelberg castle Frankfurt Neckar Hochzeit Karlsruhe Himmelbett ...
		The castle, which is idyllically located in a park in the center of the town, is presented in a plain, two-story rectangular building in baroque style from the middle of the 18th century.
		The neo-classical roof gable and the representative staircase bear witness of the modification of the castle in the 19th century.
		The three wings facility is surrounded by a castle pond and a castle park with ancient trees and botanical rarities.
	www.749-mich.german-castles.biz (841 words)

	Used cars \| military car sales Germany and insurance for Americans - Heidelberg Castle
		Frankly, Heidelberg Castle was not the most impressive one in Germany (probably not even in the Top Ten # see King Ludwig's Castles, Schloss Wilhelmshoehe in Kassel, or the Schwerin Schloss), but its name and reputation seemed to stretch further and wider than any of the others.
		The castle garden was a simple grassy field with a small pond and a Neptune statue in the corner (seen in the third photo).
		If you visit Heidelberg, you must reserve about a couple hours to go enjoy the Heidelberg Castle # part of that time will be needed for the travel up to and down from it.
	www.portalgermany.com /castles_in_germany/heidelberg_castle.html (899 words)

	Heidelberg-Welcome- Historic Highlight of Germany (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The famous Heidelberg Castle ruins overlook the Old Town.
		The two dominant buildings at the eastern and northern side of the courtyard were erected during the rule of Ottheinrich (1556 - 1559) and Friedrich IV Today, they are considered to be two of the most important buildings in German architectural history.
		During the Heidelberg Castle Festival in the summer, the courtyard is the site of open air musicals, operas and theatre performances and classical concerts.
	www.hhog.de /en/showCity_en.php?cityID=10010&folderID=10218 (453 words)

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