Things to do in Heidelberg City Centre
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Marktplatz
Go for a stroll and view the pretty heritage streetscape around Heidelberg’s traditional market square, which is anchored by an impressive Gothic church.
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University of Heidelberg Old Campus
With some of the city’s most historically and architecturally interesting sites, Germany’s oldest university forms the beating heart of the Heidelberg Altstadt.
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Church of the Holy Spirit
Enjoy superb views of Heidelberg’s Old Town from the tower of this 14th-century church, which took nearly 150 years to build.
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Karl Theodor Bridge
Heidelberg’s oldest bridge is an architecturally impressive landmark decorated with an imperious gateway, detailed sculptures and a curious monkey statue.
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Heidelberg University Library
Whether you come to study, read or simply take a walk around an impressive building, the principal library of the University of Heidelberg is a fascinating place to visit.
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Heidelberg Student Jail
Heidelberg’s 500-year-old university has seen numerous troublemakers. Take a tour of the cells used to imprison carousing students for minor offenses.
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Kurpfälzisches Museum
See the history of Heidelberg and the Palatinate region come to life through exhibitions of archaeological discoveries and an extensive art collection.
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Brass Monkey
Legend says this statue serves as a reminder to those crossing the river that they are no better than the person coming from the opposite side.
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Deutsches Apotheken-Museum
An enormous collection of pharmaceutical implements and ingredients fills shelves in this modern museum housed in the heart of Heidelberg Castle.