| Do you think that lightening never strikes twice? Guess again. Heidelberg Palace was struck by lightening twice in its 900-year history. Heidelberg Palace is also known as Heidelberger Schloss. Built around the 1200s, it was struck by lightening in 1537, destroying much of the palace. It was rebuilt, but struck by lightening again in 1764, causing a fire and more destruction. Nestled 300 feet above Heidelberg, the Palace offers a stunning view from the Great Terrace, of Heidelberg, the Neckar River and the Neckar valley. Be sure to visit the terraced Palace gardens, which include mazes, arbours, sculptures, fish ponds, water falls, and of course, flower beds. Wine lovers will want to check out the Heidelberg Tun, said to be the largest wine barrel in the world. In its day, taxes could be paid in wine, and the Tun was built to hold payment in wine. The Palace is also the site of the Apothecary (pharmacy) Museum, which tells the history of 17th century pharmacy and medicine. |
Train: 1 hour 22 minutes, 25.84 Euros, 135 km
Bus : 1 hour 55 minutes,7.57 Euros
Sunday:8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday:8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday:8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Adults: 4 Euros
Children: 4 Euro
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