Heidelberg

Heidelberg is one of Germany's little known treasures; it is one of the relics of Romantic Germany. One of Heidelberg's main attractions is the castle that is in the area of old town, and is a significant structure from the Renaissance period. Another important landmark is the University of Heidelberg, which is one of the oldest universities of Germany. The fact that this university was in Heidelberg helped to form the city's culture; today over 25,000 students study at this institution.