Heidelberg Schloss (pictures - dial-up warning)

[Solly Mack]

Heidelberg Castle: seat of government for the Electoral Palatinate. Begun as a fortress around 1300, expanded with various architectural styles - with Renaissance palaces and gardens.

View from upper gardens and outer courtyard

[travelingtypist]

1. Awesome, awesome.

Thanks!

I lived in Heidelberg for about four years. You used to be able to see the Schloss from the Hauptstrasse, but I guess not anymore from what I heard.

I always loved that guy lazing in the pool.

[Solly Mack]

4. You're welcome! I live about 18k away.

He is most impressive.

[travelingtypist]

7. Which direction?

Schwetzingen has a rather impressive castle, though not on a hill.

It has this fellow, Pan, who was another one of my favorites.

[Solly Mack]

8. The other way...Mannheim

Cool picture!!

[travelingtypist]

12. Thx!

Some of the best concerts I saw were in Mannheim -- Yes, ZZ Top.

I think I did that walk a couple of times. They have a show at the castle about the prince, you know what I'm talking about, the Passion Play? It's every ten years or something. We did it then.

Thanks very much for posting these. Heidelberg an amazing place.

[Solly Mack]

2. Entering courtyard

[Solly Mack]

3. Schloss....various views

[Solly Mack]

5. Views from castle

This church is as old as parts of the castle





Another palace: Ottheinrich...to the side of the Frederick Palace

[Solly Mack]

6. Stone path

If you follow this stone path that is to the left of the schloss (but still in the courtyard) you will walk down a very steep hill that goes into town. It is a short walk...but it's not a walk for everyone.

[Forkboy]

9. Awesome pictures!

Thank you for sharing! :toast:

[Solly Mack]

11. Hey! Thanks!

It was a pleasant day.

[Forkboy]

13. It looks likes an amazing place.

I would do anything to travel and see stuff like that.

[Solly Mack]

14. If I didn't live here already I couldn't afford to travel to some of the places I've been.

I'm trying to make the most of it. I've been very fortunate and I'm very grateful for the opportunity I've received.

I hope you get the chance one day. I really do.

[Forkboy]

15. Me too, but in the meantime pictures like the ones you're sharing help.

:)

[Solly Mack]

10. Water Closet (bathroom) decor

[elleng]

16. Most interesting WC decor I've seen!

[Solly Mack]

17. and we paid .50 euro for the pleasure

:)

[Odin2005]

18. So cool!

I love Europe!

[Solly Mack]

19. Me too!

I walked the stone path and thought about all the people who walked the same way for several hundred years. I try to imagine the times that came before...

[Tuesday Afternoon]

20. some great shots. thanks for sharing them.

*sigh* I love Europe.

[bikebloke]

21. So that's what I missed,

I bike trekked through Heidelberg on my way south to Basel. Twice people stopped me to ask local directions. :shrug: I must have that Heidelberg-look sans duelling scar.