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Overview

You will learn about: History of the Germany’s oldest university Prominent thinkers associated with the University Pope Urban VI, Student Jail, Philosophers' Walk You will see: The Old Town The Church of the Holy Spirit The University

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Neckarmünzplatz, in front of the Tourist Information, Neckarmünzplatz, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Altstadt (Old Town)

In the Old Town, the heart of the city life, experience the wonderful combination of old and new buildings, narrow streets, market squares, arts, history, science, shopping, eating and relaxing. The main road through the Old Town one of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe and is where most of the shopping is centered.

Duration: 30 mins

2. Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)

Have a look at the Church of the Holy Spirit the most famous church in Heidelberg, one of the few buildings in the city to survive the many wars during the past centuries.

Duration: 30 mins

3. Alte Universitaet

Pass by the local University and learn how it was founded in 1386 on instruction of Pope Urban VI, Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university and one of the world's oldest surviving universities. Don’t miss a visit to the Student Jail. Students were detained here for minor offences such as disturbing the peace, and so were still allowed to attend their lectures – as long as they returned when their class was over. In use between 1778 and 1914, the walls of the jail are filled with the incarcerated students’ writings, images, and portraits.

Duration: 30 mins