Heidelberg Castle: Powder-storage Tower

            Nestled in the hill 300 feet above the city of Heidelberg stands the breath-taking Heidelberg Schloss (castle).  The first parts of the castle were constructed between 1214 and 1300, and for many years the castle was the residence for most of the Prince Electors.  

However, during these years it encountered many turbulent times, including a destructive lightning strike in 1537, destruction by Tilly’s troops in 1622, a rebuilding by Karl-Ludwig and then almost complete destruction during the War of Succession, in 1693. Following further restoration, when the half restored Castle was burnt down anew by lightning strike in 1764, any building activity was abandoned and the Castle was left nearly unnoticed.

In 1800, Count Charles de Graimberg began the difficult task of conserving the castle ruins. Up until this time, the citizens of Heidelberg had used the castle stones to build new houses. In 1890, a commission of specialists from across Germany decided that while a complete or partial rebuilding of the castle was not possible, it was possible to preserve it in its current condition.

The Castle of Heidelberg never regained its original glory, but the ruins have a ragged charm of their own and are considered the symbol of German Romanticism. 

Seen the afternoon of the 3rd day of our Rhine River Cruise when we were taken by coach, from Speyer, Germany, to Heidelberg, while our cruise ship sailed to Mannheim, where we joined it later.   (12-10-09-4121 to 4122)

Taken in: Deutschland / Baden-Württemberg / Heidelberg (show map)

Taken on: November 22, 2012

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