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Dicker Turm (Schloss), Heidelberg

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  • August 5, 2017
    As others have mentioned this is the adjacent area and not the castle. Although it provides for some great pics of the castle. When we were there we saw multiple wedding pics being taken. Best part is...  more »
  • July 30, 2017
    This tower is quite the most large and high Castle of Heidelberg with its 28 meters high. Once inside the Castle I was surprised enough see that it is almost hollow. A bit of history: this tower was built during the reign of Luis V and originally it was topped by a conical roof.
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  • July 12, 2017
    Beautiful location and amazing look. The ride to the castle is not complete without going here. Zoom camera helps in the photos. Recommend
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