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The Old Town - In the late 17th century, the French came and totally destroyed the old medieval Heidelberg, including the castle. The town was rebuilt in Baroque style in the 18th century.
Church of the Holy Ghost - The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1398, but it was not completed until 1544. Unlike most other Gothic churches the facade of the Heiliggeistkirche is consistent -- you cannot distinguish the choir or naves from the outside. The gargoyles looking down on the south side are remarkably ugly.
Friedrich Ebert Memorial - The modest rooms of a small back-street apartment were the birthplace of Friedrich Ebert, who in 1920 was Germany's first democratically elected president. and leader of the doomed Weimar Republic. Display cases contain documents that tell the story of the tailor's son who took control of a country used to being ruled by the Kaiser.
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Simplicissimus – Ingrimstrasse 16. Justifiably popular with the locals and tourists, the service is excellent and the French cuisine is very tasty. The Saddle of Lamb is a speiciality and the wine list has a good selection of German, Portugese and Italian wines.
Cafe Knosel – on Hospelgasse 20. Reputed to be the oldest cafe in Heidelberg, it specializes in dark chocolate filled with praline and nougat called the Heidelberger Studentenkuss (student kiss). Wow.
Schlossweinstube – Schlosshof. Located in the castle, you can sit outsude when the weather is good. The speciality is roast duck with all the trimmings – it really is delicious
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O’Reilly’s – Bruckenkopfst. This pub was voted “Best Irish Pub” in Germany a few years ago.If you want a Guiness in convivial surrounding this is the plave for you.
Deshille – Unterstr. 16 The crowd here is a jolly mix of tourists and locals alike.
VaterRhein – Untere Neckarst.20-22. Check out the retro 1950’s ad’s on the wood paneled walls while you take advantage of the cheap drink and food
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Technik Museum Speyer - The kids will love the wonderful display of boats, ships here.
Heidelberg Castle – Take the kids in the cable car up the mountain to see the castle. You will find one of the world’s largest wine barrels with a dance floor on top! There is also a very interesting pharmacy museum.
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