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Frankfurt and Heidelberg, the distance between the two is about 80 kilometers apart. The distance was completed within one hour by bus tours. On one side of the road there is the tomb of Berta Benz, which apparently has a history in the automotive world. Berta is the first person who drove the car for long distances, which is 106 kilometers from Mannheim to Pforzheim on August 5, 1888. This mother who brought her two children was also able to overcome some technical difficulties on the road.

Prize Gate
Entering Heidelberg, the first sight it is different from the imagination of the old city. Existing buildings are generally minimalist design. Apparently, Heidelberg had two areas that are used for modern buildings and old buildings. This separation is clearly visible after the bus uphill to reach the height of the castle and arrived at the destination. From the outer courtyard of the castle looks a whole view of Heidelberg.

The Castle was first established by the Prince elector Ruprecht III between the years 1398 to 1410. Originally, this building was designed as a fortress. By Prince Elector, who ruled the 16th century and 17th, the fort converted into a castle and added two similar buildings inside the palace.

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