Heidelberg Trip Overview
You will learn about:
History of the Germany’s oldest university
Prominent thinkers associated with the University
Pope Urban VI, Student Jail, Philosophers’ Walk
You will see:
The Old Town
The Church of the Holy Spirit
The University
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Heidelberg, Germany
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
Explore Heidelberg Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
You will learn about:
History of the Germany’s oldest university
Prominent thinkers associated with the University
Pope Urban VI, Student Jail, Philosophers’ Walk
You will see:
The Old Town
The Church of the Holy Spirit
The University
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Altstadt (Old Town), Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
In the Old Town, the heart of the city life, experience the wonderful combination of old and new buildings, narrow streets, market squares, arts, history, science, shopping, eating and relaxing. The main road through the Old Town one of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe and is where most of the shopping is centered.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche), Marktpl., 69115 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
Have a look at the Church of the Holy Spirit the most famous church in Heidelberg, one of the few buildings in the city to survive the many wars during the past centuries.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Alte Universitaet, Grabengasse 1-3, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
Pass by the local University and learn how it was founded in 1386 on instruction of Pope Urban VI, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university and one of the world’s oldest surviving universities. Don’t miss a visit to the Student Jail. Students were detained here for minor offences such as disturbing the peace, and so were still allowed to attend their lectures – as long as they returned when their class was over. In use between 1778 and 1914, the walls of the jail are filled with the incarcerated students’ writings, images, and portraits.
Duration: 30 minutes
