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Germany
Europe’s Largest Economy Second most populous country
Just over 81 million people Currency: the Euro Capital: Berlin Composed of 16 states Main export: machinery/vehicles Language: German
Where should we visit?
Universität Heiliggeistkirche (Holy Ghost church) Alte Brücke (old bridge) and Brückentor
(Bridge gate) Schloss (the castle) Philosphenweg Marketplatz
Universität
Founded in 1386 Germany’s oldest University “Elite University”: successful
participation in Nationwide Initiative for Excellence among German Institutions
Want to do an Exchange Program? You should study some German… All courses are taught in German, and tests are given in German. Or you can take German courses during the summer.
Heiliggeistkirche (Holy Ghost church)
Built between 1344 and 1441 Tower completed in 1544 Until 1623, the galleries
contained Europe’s largest collection of handwritten books and documents (the “Bibliotheca Palatina”)
From 1706 to 1936 the church was divided by a wall through the middle: one side held Lutheran masses, the other held Catholic masses
Alte Brücke (Old Bridge)
The Bridge First bridge was constructed by Karl Theodor
around 1788 Rebuilt 9 times due to flooding
Brückenaffe (bridge monkey) “Why are you looking at me? Look in the mirror
and you will see more of the same.” Touch the mirror for wealth, the
outstretched fingers to return to Heidelberg, and the mice for many children.
Schloss (the castle)
First parts were constructed around 1300 Prince Elector Ruprecht III was the first to
use it as a legal residence (1398-1400) In 1764 it was destroyed by lightening Citizens had been using the stones to
build their own houses until Count Charles de Gaimberg began to try and conserve the ruins
Sits 300 feet above the city
Schloss continued…
Castle Gardens built in 1616-1619; destroyed during the second world war
Castle also houses the Heidelberg Tun (World’s Largest Wine Barrel): 7 meters high, eight and a half meters wide, holds 220,000 liters (58,124 gallons)
Three times over the summer it is lit up, and there are fireworks: represents the three times the castle went up in flames (two wars and lightening)
Additional Attractions and a map Philosophenweg
Philosopher’s Walk Marketplatz
Schloss
Heiliggeistkirche
Alte Brücke
Universität
Slow Food Movement
Movement throughout Europe to slow down when eating:
Enjoy the flavors of the food Relax, spend time talking with friends and
family Seat yourself and don’t be afraid to sit with
someone else Ask for the check when you’re done. The
restaurant does not want you feel pressured to leave
Meals (especially dinner)sometimes last 2-3 hours
Zum roten Ochsen (Red Ox Inn)
Owned by the current owners for over 170 years Karl Spengel, one of the first owners, gained the
name “Daddy Spengel” for his hospitality towards his patrons
Popular hang out for students at the Universität
Zum roten Ochsen – Sample menu Main Course
Two different palatine sausages with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. € 9.90
Homemade headcheese with remoulade and home-fried potatoes. € 9.90
Ragout of deer in red-wine sauce with croquettes and cranberries. € 12.90
Dessert Ice cream cup ”Black-Forrest Style“
with cherries and schnaps. € 6.50
Café Journal
Located in the center of old town Heidelberg, between the Universität and Schloss
French style interior lined with framed magazine covers
Popular bar among the locals and visitors to the Schloss
Bären-Treff
German manufacturer of gourmet “fruit gummies”
English translation according to Google Translation means “cash-taken”
Wide variety of gummies including easter eggs, heart, bears, cherries, cola bottles, licorice and pina colada.
Common Food Terms
Fruhstuck: Breakfast Mittagessen: Lunch Abendessen: Dinner Kaffee: Coffee Wasser: Water Pomme Frites: French Fries
Sources
http://www.heidelberg-marketing.de/content/index_eng.html
http://www.germanplaces.com/germany/heidelberg.html http://www.tourism-heidelberg.com/explore/
historical_sights/schloss_heidelberg/index_eng.html http://www.e-heidelberg.com/attractions/attractions.html https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/geos/gm.html http://www.iwr.uni-heidelberg.de/groups/agbock/
CONFERENCES/2007/CFG/heidelberg.php?l=en http://www.heidelberg-germany.european-vacation.net/ http://ww2.heidelberg.de/Altstadt-Information/english/
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