Heidelberger Altstadt, Medieval district in Heidelberg, Germany
The old town extends for one mile along the Neckar River, featuring narrow cobblestone streets between Karlstor gate and Bismarckplatz square.
Heidelberg's old town experienced substantial damage during the War of Palatinate Succession in 1693, leading to an extensive rebuilding period in the early 1700s.
The Hauptstrasse, stretching through the district, contains numerous historical buildings, traditional German restaurants, and local craft shops selling regional specialties.
Regular guided tours depart from Marktplatz square, offering detailed explanations of the district's architecture, university buildings, and medieval structures.
The district houses Germany's longest pedestrian shopping street, measuring 1.6 kilometers and connecting major landmarks including the Church of the Holy Spirit.
Location: Heidelberg
GPS coordinates: 49.41080,8.70639
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:38
Kurpfälzisches Museum
261 m
Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg
282 m
Jesuitenkirche
106 m
Karzer
69 m
Haus zum Ritter, Heidelberg
238 m
Theater & Orchester Heidelberg
207 m
Marstall (Heidelberg)
283 m
Peterskirche
161 m
Gefängnis Heidelberg
202 m
Neue Universität
43 m
Aula der Alten Universität
48 m
Alte Universität
39 m
President Friedrich Ebert Memorial
233 m
Heidelberger Kunstverein
263 m
Palais Morass
261 m
Synagoge Heidelberg (1878-1938)
252 m
Heuscheuer (Heidelberg)
260 m
Wormser Hof
189 m
Badischer Hof (Heidelberg)
193 m
Kümmelspalterei
151 m
Gustav-Radbruch-Haus
153 m
Museum of Antiquities of the University of Heidelberg
236 m
Haus Meder
194 m
Hauptstraße 126 (Heidelberg)
93 m
Hofapotheke
284 m
Oberrheinische Bank Heidelberg
91 m
Gloria Filmtheater
119 m
Gedenktafel an die Bücherverbrennung in Heidelberg
17 mReviews
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