Heidelberg is the town you’ve been looking for! Small and romantic, old and youthful at the same time, incredibly cozy and aesthetic. Its charming entourage appeals to anyone, and this is no coincidence.

The main sightseeing of the city, the Heidelberg Castle, is already 800 years old but even its ruins do not stop millions of visitors from coming here! It is home to the world-famous Pharmacy Museum with ancient medicines that now turn the heads of modern pharmacists. The castle is aged like good wine — a good wine for real gourmets. By the way, to visit a castle, you might as well hop on the famous funicular to pass the time wisely, and enjoy a gorgeous view of the medieval city.

The youthful part of the town is situated in the no less ancient Heidelberg University. Not only is it historically characterized by its Nobel laureates graduates, but it is also still considered the best European school for lawyers. A long time ago, there was a prison built for the so-called naughty students who, so as not to despair, turned the room of the prison into a work of art. Mark Twain wrote: “I don’t think I have ever seen rooms decorated with frescoes more richly than these.”

A favorite place for the citizens of Heidelberg and its tourists is the zoo. Here you can find strikingly rare animals, and they all feel at home. Just recently, the zoo held an auction to sell paintings by elephants and monkeys in order to expand the lions’ cages. Unbelievable!

Finally, do not forget about the city museum. It is so unique, and it stores not only collectible exhibits. For more than a hundred years, the citizens of Heidelberg themselves have continued to supplement its expositions, so the museum accurately outlines the local spirit. It also has a dedicated space for temporary exhibitions, so each visit will surely surprise you with something new.

Come on, set off to a place where the past meets the present. Set off to Heidelberg!