Jamie's Blog ~ My Words, My Way, My World: Tourist in HD

Besides being a good student in Heidelberg,
you probably also have to play a good role of tourist while living in Heidelberg

There're some spots you shouldn't miss!!!

First, in order to get smart and have a deeper perspective toward world
You’d better take a walk in Philosophenweg (Philosopher’s path)
Here is a place for many philosophers, such as Goethe and Hegel, walking and thinking academic and current issues with their friends

Second, if you want to learn some history about Heidelberg and desire to be a noble in the Middle Age, you shouldn’t miss Heidelberg Schloss (Heidelberg Castle)
Heidelberg Castle, built in 13th Century on a huge cliff, is a mixture of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance Style construction which is used to be the biggest castle in Europe. The platform in the castle is the best scenic spot to overlook the whole city.

Heidelberg Castle

Whole view of City from the castle platform

Third, Alte Brucke or Karl-Theodor Brucke (The Old Bridge), a good place for you to plunge into Neckar River

The Old Bridge, built in 1869, is the seat of nine arches, there are two round towers on the bridge. Moreover there’s a statue, goddess of wisdom, Athena, guarding the gates into the city. Besides, Monkey Bridge, a statue of a monkey holding a mirror in hand and two little mice below. It’s said touching the mirror can bring you health and rats can make you more children and more happiness. (Just like Chinese culture ha!)

Gate of Old Bridge

On the old bridge

Monkey Bridge

Fourth, if you are trouble maker in school, in Heidelberg, Studentenkarzer may be your best friend!

Studentenkarzer (prison of students) was built to punish students who violate school regulations. However, the prison is only used for two years (1912-1914), because for those trouble students, they see the student prison as a paradise for their gathering. Some students even make deliberately mischief in order to gain the access to this prison!!