Heidelberg, a city in the state Baden-Württemberg, is a jewel of Germany with its Baroque style charm and the historical cityscape. The charm of the narrow streets picturesque houses, and the world-famous Schloss Castle bring you back into time. This internationally and culturally diverse city is now home to about 30,000 of the United States Armed Forces who inhabit on the southern end of the city. Home to the oldest and one of the largest of Germany's academic institutions, the city has also attracted numerous artists, intellectuals and academics from all over Europe. Once in the Altstadt, the historical city center, walk along the Hauptstrasse, the main street, that leads to the Bismarckplatz, which is reputedly the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Germany and is approximately one mile in length. For the best view of the old downtown visit the castle, Heidelberg's landmark. Situated 80 meters, or 260 feet, up the northern part of the Königstuhl hillside lies the regal residence in the inner courtyard. In the summer it is the site of open air musicals, operas, theater performances, and classical concerts for the Heidelberg Castle Festival.
Country: Germany
State: Baden-Württemberg
Population: 147,312 (Dec. 31, 2010)
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