Heidelberg is a beautiful city in the southwest of Germany, about an hour’s drive south of Frankfurt.

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In the Neckar River valley, it is tucked away among wineries and forests. Heidelberg has a highly diverse and international feel, even though it only has about 150,000 people living in it.

It is in Baden-Württemberg and on the well-known “Castle Road” in Germany. Heidelberg, a city known for its historical charm, was mostly spared damage during World War II.

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The interesting Old Town, which is called “Altstadt” in German, is at the base of the castle hill and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Heidelberg has a famous university that is also Germany’s oldest. This gives the streets and parks in the city center a young and lively feel.