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Heidelberg, Germany By CJ Corsi Slide 2 Heidelberg University Heidelberg University is the oldest university in Germany. It was founded in 1386 with this seal On their 600 th Anniversary, the Vatican returned some books as a gift. Medical Department Seal Slide 3 Recreation / Sports 120 sports clubs 22 Sports Facilities 40 Sport Halls and Gymnasiums 6 public swimming pools Heidelberg contains over. Slide 4 The Arts In Heidelberg, you will find Over 10 Museums A City Theatre Theatre for Children and Teenagers Cultural Centers Concert Halls and Orchestras Lots of Festivals Heimatmuseum Slide 5 Festivals Heidelberg Music Festival Heidelberg International Film Festival Heidelberg Castle Festival Slide 6 Heidelberg: Population Heidelberg is home to over 140 thousand people. (Or, exactly, 142,889 as of 2004) The population density is just over 1300 people for every square kilometer. (Or 1,313 people/km 2 ) Even if you consider most of Europe, Heidelberg ranks among the top densest populations in the area. 48% of those living in Heidelberg are female, while 52% are male. Slide 7 Heidelberg: General Heidelberg is a city centered around its many large corporations in addition to its thriving university. Heidelberg is home to many large companies, including Druckmaschinen AG, HeidelbergCement, and Lamy Slide 8 Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Castle, located in Heidelberg, Germany, is home to a very torturous history. It was originally built as a fort, but later made into a castle around 1544. It stands facing the Neckar River. It was destroyed by Tillys troops in 1622. It was rebuilt by Prince Elector Karl Ludwig between 1649 and 1680. However, this was not long lasted, as it was again destroyed by the French in 1693. Later, Prince Elector Karl Theodor tried to renovate it but, yet again, to no avail. Lighting struck the castle in 1764 starting a fire. Today, it is used for Dinner Banquets, Balls, and Theatre Performances. It is part of the Heidelberg Castle Festival. Slide 9 Heidelberg: Weather Weather Facts: The warmest month on average is July In comparison, the coldest month is January The most rain occurs in June. Slide 10 Random Facts about Heidelberg It is part of the Federal State of Baden-Wrttemberg Its website is http://heidelberg.de/ The licence plate code is 06221 The Area code is also 06221 Its postal code is 69001-69126 Its Elevation is 116 Meters above Sea-Level Although its exact founding date is unknown it was mentioned as early as 1196.