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Heidelberg Palace & Hortus Palatinus

Castles & Country Houses, Event, Film & Wedding Hire, Gardens & Parks
Heidelberg Palace dates back to 1225 and was one of the greatest palaces of the Renaissance and the residence of the Prince-Electors of Palatine for 350 years. Now it is one of the greatest palace ruins with a small part restored.

The garden was made by Frederick V and his wife, Elizabeth, daughter of King James I of England and was designed by Salomon de Caus, a famous garden designer, author and hydraulic engineer who wrote a book on the garden. Unfortunately, the hydraulic tricks, games, musical devices and parterres were destroyed during the Thirty Years War (1618-48). 

The palace is also a venue for film & photo shooting, cultural, corporate and private events, such as concerts, receptions, weddings...

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Heidelberg Palace & Hortus Palatinus

Schlosshof 1
69117 Heidelberg
Germany