Philosopher Path in Heidelberg of Germany
Heidelberg is one of the few cities which are not bombed by the allied forces in the World War II. It is said that the American general who once studied in the University of Heidelberg likes the beautiful University City so much that he hold his hand to make it being not bombed.
With mountains and rivers, also the cultivation, the scenery of Heidelberg is second to none in the places of interest in Germany. The Heidelberg University is the oldest university of Germany with a brick red bridge connecting the two big districts of science and art on both sides of Neckar. The south district is the old city area where you can find many public houses, ancient palaces and new buildings. There are so many legends and stories in the castles with the style of Revival of Leaning in the middle of the mountain that people can't help to missing the ancient times. There is the largest barrel for wine in the museum. To people' surprise, the barrel is filled with wine now. You can drink a cup of the wine by spending two euros.
The atmosphere of the university city of Heidelberg remains the same although there are many travelers. Walking in the street, you can be influenced by its leisureliness and may want to stand aloof from worldly affairs unconsciously. Neckar
Walk over the old bridge and go ahead along the path with trees; you can wander on the famous philosopher path. Early in the Rome time, there were grapes planted in the banks of Neckar. Actually, the tradition of planting grapes and vintage is also very famous. The grapes for making wine are so sour that they are not good to eat.
As people said, both German the romantic poets Holderlin Friedrich and Eichendorf in the early 19th century stayed in Heidelberg for a while and walked on the path of grapes. Later, this path is called 'philosopher path".
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