Heidelberg, Schloss Fountain

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There are three ways to visit the Schloss. There are narrow switch-back streets (watch out for big tourist buses); there are steps and paths for pedestrians; and the Schloss is accessible by the Bergbahn (funicular railway) from near the Kornmarkt to the “Station Schloss.” (The Bergbahn continues on to a station higher up the mountain.)

This fountain is located behind the Heidelberg Schloss (Castle) that was built in the 1200s. Since the photo was taken at 500th of a second, globules of water are suspended in mid-air. The castle is spectacularly perched on the side of the hill, permitting a wonderful view of the city below, and of the Neckar River Valley.
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The Karl-Theodor Bridge, has a fabulous arched gateway, bordered by two cylindrical Baroque towers. The towers hold several dungeon cells, and once were part of the town fortification. The bridge, which spans the Neckar River, was finished in 1788.

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Another Year, another View of the fountain, this is a snapshort from our Video, not a snapshot from a camera.