Heidelberg

It is one of the cities located in southwestern Germany, with an area of 108.83 square kilometers, and it is traversed by the Neckar River, which flows into Mannheim. It was established at the beginning of the twelfth century AD, with a population of one hundred and fifty thousand people.

It is considered one of the cities that occupies the first place in tourism, culture, and economy, as it owns many cement and textile factories, in addition to scientific research institutes, and it also contains many hotels, which are characterized by their beauty and modernity.

Transportation in Heidelberg: Transportation is characterized by its organization and easy access to various places within the city, as it is a station for most external transportation and express lines that connect to neighboring cities.

Public transportation is characterized by its modernity, cleanliness, and calmness, in addition to continuing to operate throughout the day without stopping.

The most important tourist places in Heidelberg:

Old Bridge Gate: It is called the Triumphal Arch, and this gate is located near the entrance to the city, as it was built by Prince Friedrich in 1615 AD, as a birthday gift for the English Princess Elizabeth Stuart, and the gate was restored again in 1994 AD.

Heidelberg Castle: - It is considered one of the best tourist attractions in the city, as the number of tourists coming to visit it reaches one million tourists every year.

Philosophers' Prison: This prison was built between 1878 AD - 1914 AD, and was designated at that time for students who committed sins. It also contains a special section for philosophers to exchange ideas and talk, as it is one of the most favorite places for tourists coming from Japan.

Heidelberg University: It is considered one of the oldest universities in Germany, and it is distinguished by its ancient buildings that date back to 1386 AD, and it ranks first in the ranking of the best universities in the world.

The old bridge: It is one of the oldest bridges in the city, which is distinguished by its ancient history, its red color that draws attention, in addition to its surroundings with picturesque nature, and the sound of gurgling water that brings comfort to the visitor.