Heidelberg Old Town (Altstadt)
Heidelberg, Germany
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What is the famous street in Heidelberg?
The Hauptstrasse (German: Hauptstraße , "Main Street") is the central street of Heidelberg's old town, the Altstadt, running the full length of the quarter. Today, it is a pedestrianised zone and popular shopping street.
Why are there so many Americans in Heidelberg?
From 1948 onwards, the U.S. Army's Heidelberg base was the location of high-level military headquarters. As a result, hundreds of thousands of military personnel lived with their families in Heidelberg and the wider Rhine-Neckar region, often for long periods of time.
How do I get to Heidelberg Castle from Old town?
The Heidelberg funicular railway whisks you from the Kornmarkt of the old town up the hill to the castle. You can walk, but riding the funicular is fun. I rode up and walked down, and that worked well.