Home to the oldest university in Germany, Heidelberg is a delightful town whose beauty inspired some of the greatest artists and writers of the German Romantic Movement. Many people head straight up to the half-ruined hilltop Heidelberg Castle, which is surrounded by a lovely garden and offers some incredible views of the city, but there are plenty of excellent museums and attractions right in the town as well.
You might want to visit the Old Bridge, a class="map1" href="https://www.google.com/maps?q=Heidelberg&source=lmns&entry=mc&bih=695&biw=1536&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjE68vepOeDAxXxi_0HHfpKB5EQi6AMKAF6BAgBEAQ">Heidelberg's famous university, and the 12th-century Neuburg Abbey, but make sure you leave some time to stroll through the riverside Old Town (video) and admire the gorgeous baroque buildings.
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