1. HEIDELBERG, GERMANY First stop!!

2. Germany  Europe’s Largest Economy  Second most populous country  Just over 81 million people  Currency: the Euro  Capital: Berlin  Composed of 16 states  Main export: machinery/vehicles  Language: German

3. Where in Germany? Heidelberg

4. Where should we visit?  Universität  Heiliggeistkirche (Holy Ghost church)  Alte Brücke (old bridge) and Brückentor (Bridge gate)  Schloss (the castle)  Philosphenweg  Marketplatz

5. Universität  Founded in 1386  Germany’s oldest University  “Elite University”: successful participation in Nationwide Initiative for Excellence among German Institutions  Want to do an Exchange Program? You should study some German… All courses are taught in German, and tests are given in German. Or you can take German courses during the summer.

6. Heiliggeistkirche (Holy Ghost church)  Built between 1344 and 1441  Tower completed in 1544  Until 1623, the galleries contained Europe’s largest collection of handwritten books and documents (the “Bibliotheca Palatina”)  From 1706 to 1936 the church was divided by a wall through the middle: one side held Lutheran masses, the other held Catholic masses

7. Alte Brücke (Old Bridge)  The Bridge  First bridge was constructed by Karl Theodor around 1788  Rebuilt 9 times due to flooding  Brückenaffe (bridge monkey)  “Why are you looking at me? Look in the mirror and you will see more of the same.”  Touch the mirror for wealth, the outstretched fingers to return to Heidelberg, and the mice for many children.

8. Schloss (the castle)  First parts were constructed around 1300  Prince Elector Ruprecht III was the first to use it as a legal residence (1398-1400)  In 1764 it was destroyed by lightening  Citizens had been using the stones to build their own houses until Count Charles de Gaimberg began to try and conserve the ruins  Sits 300 feet above the city

9. Schloss continued…  Castle Gardens built in 1616-1619; destroyed during the second world war  Castle also houses the Heidelberg Tun (World’s Largest Wine Barrel): 7 meters high, eight and a half meters wide, holds 220,000 liters (58,124 gallons)  Three times over the summer it is lit up, and there are fireworks: represents the three times the castle went up in flames (two wars and lightening)

10. Additional Attractions and a map  Philosophenweg  Philosopher’s Walk  Marketplatz Schloss Heiliggeistkirche Alte Brücke Universität

11. HEIDELBERG FOOD

12. Slow Food Movement  Movement throughout Europe to slow down when eating: Enjoy the flavors of the food Relax, spend time talking with friends and family Seat yourself and don’t be afraid to sit with someone else Ask for the check when you’re done. The restaurant does not want you feel pressured to leave Meals (especially dinner) sometimes last 2-3 hours

13. Zum roten Ochsen (Red Ox Inn)  Owned by the current owners for over 170 years  Karl Spengel, one of the first owners, gained the name “Daddy Spengel” for his hospitality towards his patrons  Popular hang out for students at the Universität

14. Zum roten Ochsen – Sample menu  Main Course  Two different palatine sausages with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. € 9.90  Homemade headcheese with remoulade and home- fried potatoes. € 9.90  Ragout of deer in red-wine sauce with croquettes and cranberries. € 12.90  Dessert  Ice cream cup ”Black-Forrest Style“ with cherries and schnaps. € 6.50

15. Café Journal  Located in the center of old town Heidelberg, between the Universität and Schloss  French style interior lined with framed magazine covers  Popular bar among the locals and visitors to the Schloss

16. Bären-Treff  German manufacturer of gourmet “fruit gummies”  English translation according to Google Translation means “cash-taken”  Wide variety of gummies including easter eggs, heart, bears, cherries, cola bottles, licorice and pina colada.

17. Common Food Terms  Fruhstuck: Breakfast  Mittagessen: Lunch  Abendessen: Dinner  Kaffee: Coffee  Wasser: Water  Pomme Frites: French Fries

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