Experiencing Heidelberg’s castle and garden gave a multiple concoction of romantic feelings and historical euphoria. Not only that it is one of the most beautiful ruins in Europe, it’s location is perfect not just for Nature lovers but also for those who are eyeing for a perfect romantic date with their love one.
The castle was originally built during the 13th Century to be a residence for the Nobles and later for the Electorates in Heidelberg. At present, the Heidelberg Castle, with its traces of the Renaissance era, is one of the most important cultural monuments in Germany. The foreground of the Palatinate architecture was building the famous palace garden “Hortus Palatinus” at the outset of the 17th century.
Destruction of the castle was brought about by two wars (Thirty Years War and the Palatinate War of Succession) as well as a natural calamity. In 1764, it was hit by a lightning twice. With these lots of damages to the castle, the electorates lost their interest to the castle and relocated their residence to Mannheim.
The castle is picturesquely situated above the Neckar River and is surrounded by green forests. I think the best part of the castle is a majestic view of the old city. The castle presents its guests a lot of history and lots of inventive guided tours, as well as a pleasurable walk with the renowned romantic view. Hint: upon buying the “Schlossticket“, it is already inclusive of a ride on the mountain railway to the castle.