from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg Wikipedia -
What's in a Name?
"Heidelberg is a scenic city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, halfway between Stuttgart and Frankfurt. As
of 2005, 140,000 people live within the city's 109 km² area. The name Heidelberg is an adaptation of
Heidelbeerenberg, which means Huckleberry Mountain.
Heidelberg lies on the Neckar at the point where the river leaves its narrow, steep valley in the Odenwald
to flow into the Rhine valley where, 20 kilometers northwest of Heidelberg, it joins the Rhine at Mannheim.
The old town, in German Altstadt, is long and narrow and is dominated by Heidelberg Castle which perches
80 metres above the Neckar on the steep, wooded hill of the Königstuhl ("King's chair" or throne) mountain
with the TV Tower, surrounded by a park where the famous poet J.W. Goethe once walked (although he
did not get to sleep in the town, it seems, disappointed by some local guesthouse owner).
The city is a vibrant mixture of tradition and modernity. In the past it has been a centre for both science
and the arts and today this tradition is carried on with many research centres located in or around the city.
Heidelberg not only boasts a medieval castle, but it also is home to one of Europe's oldest educational
institutes, the Ruprecht Karls University, more commonly known as the University of Heidelberg. Among the
prominent thinkers to have been associated with the University over the centuries are Georg Wilhelm
Friedrich Hegel, the philosopher of hermeneutics Hans-Georg Gadamer, Rudi Schneidewind; the critical
theorist Jürgen Habermas, and the discourse philosopher Karl-Otto Apel. Karl Drais, who invented the
bicycle in 1817, was also a student. The University is also credited with chemists Posselt & Reimann's
1828 discovery of nicotine as the main pharmacologically active component of tobacco.
A number of United States Military installations are present in and around Heidelberg, including the
Headquarters of the United States Army in Europe (HQ USAREUR). These make up the U.S. Army
Garrison Heidelberg. Additionally, a small number of NATO facilities are present on the installations, most
notably Land Forces Central Europe (LANDCENT)"
What's in a Name?
"Heidelberg is a scenic city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, halfway between Stuttgart and Frankfurt. As
of 2005, 140,000 people live within the city's 109 km² area. The name Heidelberg is an adaptation of
Heidelbeerenberg, which means Huckleberry Mountain.
Heidelberg lies on the Neckar at the point where the river leaves its narrow, steep valley in the Odenwald
to flow into the Rhine valley where, 20 kilometers northwest of Heidelberg, it joins the Rhine at Mannheim.
The old town, in German Altstadt, is long and narrow and is dominated by Heidelberg Castle which perches
80 metres above the Neckar on the steep, wooded hill of the Königstuhl ("King's chair" or throne) mountain
with the TV Tower, surrounded by a park where the famous poet J.W. Goethe once walked (although he
did not get to sleep in the town, it seems, disappointed by some local guesthouse owner).
The city is a vibrant mixture of tradition and modernity. In the past it has been a centre for both science
and the arts and today this tradition is carried on with many research centres located in or around the city.
Heidelberg not only boasts a medieval castle, but it also is home to one of Europe's oldest educational
institutes, the Ruprecht Karls University, more commonly known as the University of Heidelberg. Among the
prominent thinkers to have been associated with the University over the centuries are Georg Wilhelm
Friedrich Hegel, the philosopher of hermeneutics Hans-Georg Gadamer, Rudi Schneidewind; the critical
theorist Jürgen Habermas, and the discourse philosopher Karl-Otto Apel. Karl Drais, who invented the
bicycle in 1817, was also a student. The University is also credited with chemists Posselt & Reimann's
1828 discovery of nicotine as the main pharmacologically active component of tobacco.
A number of United States Military installations are present in and around Heidelberg, including the
Headquarters of the United States Army in Europe (HQ USAREUR). These make up the U.S. Army
Garrison Heidelberg. Additionally, a small number of NATO facilities are present on the installations, most
notably Land Forces Central Europe (LANDCENT)"
The Heidelberg Castle Illumination:
From: http://www.cvb-heidelberg.de/e911/e919/index_eng.html
"Mark Twain visited the castle illumination in the year 1878.
As reminders of big events in Heidelberg history, the fireworks and castle illuminations have a most interesting background: They
originated in 1613 when newly-wed Prince Elector Frederic V welcomed his young wife to Heidelberg. The English princess Elizabeth
Stuart was received with due respect and a splendid event. The castle was illuminated by bright colors, and star balls were to be seen
high above the Neckar River. Today, the star balls highlight the Heidelberg summer.
If the French General Melac and his troops had not destroyed and burned down Heidelberg Castle over 300 years ago, perhaps it would
never have achieved the fame it enjoys today as the most beautiful and romantic castle in the world. In memory of this fateful event, the
castle illuminations are now held several times each year. The castle walls turns blood red in the glow of torches and a huge, brilliant
fireworks display is launched from the Old Bridge, bathing the entrance to the Neckar valley in a stunning panoply of light and colour. It's a
spectacular event that attracts thousands of visitors each year from far and wide.
The illumination is best to be watched from the shores of the Neckar river; preceding concert at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Tickets to all
concerts can be obtained in advance by calling the Heidelberg-Ticket Hotline: +49 (0)6221 – 58 20000)."
From: http://www.cvb-heidelberg.de/e911/e919/index_eng.html
"Mark Twain visited the castle illumination in the year 1878.
As reminders of big events in Heidelberg history, the fireworks and castle illuminations have a most interesting background: They
originated in 1613 when newly-wed Prince Elector Frederic V welcomed his young wife to Heidelberg. The English princess Elizabeth
Stuart was received with due respect and a splendid event. The castle was illuminated by bright colors, and star balls were to be seen
high above the Neckar River. Today, the star balls highlight the Heidelberg summer.
If the French General Melac and his troops had not destroyed and burned down Heidelberg Castle over 300 years ago, perhaps it would
never have achieved the fame it enjoys today as the most beautiful and romantic castle in the world. In memory of this fateful event, the
castle illuminations are now held several times each year. The castle walls turns blood red in the glow of torches and a huge, brilliant
fireworks display is launched from the Old Bridge, bathing the entrance to the Neckar valley in a stunning panoply of light and colour. It's a
spectacular event that attracts thousands of visitors each year from far and wide.
The illumination is best to be watched from the shores of the Neckar river; preceding concert at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Tickets to all
concerts can be obtained in advance by calling the Heidelberg-Ticket Hotline: +49 (0)6221 – 58 20000)."
Some Heidelberg Facts and History. Step into the Past! |
Interesting Bits of History
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg Wikipedia -
"Heidelberg was first mentioned in 1196.
Its university, the oldest in Germany, was founded in 1386.
Heidelberg's library, founded in Heidelberg in 1421, is the oldest public library in Germany still intact. The survival of its collection is due
to the fact that it was moved to the Vatican for safe keeping in 1623. The Vatican returned the remainder of the books for the 600th
anniversary in 1986. They were presented as gifts of the elector to the university in the church of Holy Spirit.
Reformed Heidelberg Catechism approved in 1563 defining differences from Catholicism. Luther discussed his theses in town.
The great classical scholar Friedrich Sylburg was librarian to the elector palatine from 1591 to 1596.
City burned and castle partly destroyed by the French during the War of the Palatinate Succession 1693 It was partially rebuilt. But some
years later it burned down by lightning. The electors Karl Theodor, Elector of Bavaria (Charles IV) family left the town.
That was the beginning of a never ending love and legend: Most of the destruction was now caused by citizens who stole the stones for
the reconstruction of their own houses. Look at Untere Straße, Ingrimstraße or Hauptstraße.
Discovery of spectral analysis by Robert Bunsen and Kirchhoff in 1860"
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg Wikipedia -
"Heidelberg was first mentioned in 1196.
Its university, the oldest in Germany, was founded in 1386.
Heidelberg's library, founded in Heidelberg in 1421, is the oldest public library in Germany still intact. The survival of its collection is due
to the fact that it was moved to the Vatican for safe keeping in 1623. The Vatican returned the remainder of the books for the 600th
anniversary in 1986. They were presented as gifts of the elector to the university in the church of Holy Spirit.
Reformed Heidelberg Catechism approved in 1563 defining differences from Catholicism. Luther discussed his theses in town.
The great classical scholar Friedrich Sylburg was librarian to the elector palatine from 1591 to 1596.
City burned and castle partly destroyed by the French during the War of the Palatinate Succession 1693 It was partially rebuilt. But some
years later it burned down by lightning. The electors Karl Theodor, Elector of Bavaria (Charles IV) family left the town.
That was the beginning of a never ending love and legend: Most of the destruction was now caused by citizens who stole the stones for
the reconstruction of their own houses. Look at Untere Straße, Ingrimstraße or Hauptstraße.
Discovery of spectral analysis by Robert Bunsen and Kirchhoff in 1860"
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