A magnificent red sandstone ruin perched 300 feet above the Neckar Valley, Heidelberg Castle was home to the Palatinate monarchy
A magnificent red sandstone ruin perched 300 feet above the Neckar Valley, Heidelberg Castle was home to the Palitinate monarchy until it was partially destroyed by lightning and fire in the late 17th century. Heidelberg, Germany.
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