Heidelberg Castle stands as a ruin in Germany and serves as a significant landmark of Heidelberg. The remnants of the castle are recognized as some of the most notable Renaissance edifices located north of the Alps. Since its destruction in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the castle has only undergone partial reconstruction. The earliest known structure of the castle was erected prior to 1214 and was subsequently expanded into two separate castles around 1294; however, a lightning stri ... (Read More)