Overlooking the city and the river, the majestic Heidelberg Castle The majestic Heidelberg Castle of the Palatinate Wittelsbachs is a complex of buildings, mostly of Renaissance and early Baroque (14-17th centuries). In the 18th century As a result of a city fire, the castle burned and was not rebuilt - the dynasty lost its influence, became impoverished, and the castle fell into disrepair. Only in the 19th It was only in the 19th century that the city authorities began to take measures to preserve the complex, restoring parts of the complex.
In the middle of the 16th century, Elector Otto-Henrich built a palace here, and the height of the floors of this building was different. the height of the floors of this building was different. On the ground floor there was a festive hall. The building now houses the German Pharmacy Museum.
Friedrich's Palace is one of the youngest parts of the castle, dating from the early 17th century. early 17th century. The palace is decorated with statues of members of the Wittelsbach family, including Emperor Charlemagne. The oldest parts of the castle, the Ruprechtsbau and the Pulverturm Tower. date back to the 14th century.
Every summer a theatre and music festival is held in the castle and castle park. festival. Against the backdrop of the most romantic of backdrops. classical and modern plays, operas and musicals. In addition, the castle houses a restaurant, an exhibition hall, a museum directorate and the Friends of the Castle Foundation. Thus, the castle lives on...
