We drove to Heidelberg for the Christmas Day Mass. When we came out from the parking area, we were greeted by the Christmas Market. I thought it was over. We headed straight first to the Roman Catholic Cathedral and subsequently, went around the old town of Heidelberg and finally dropped by the Christmas Market.
Heidelberg is relatively small with a large Pedestrian only Zone (Fussgänger Zone) in cobble stones. A big number of residents here are non-Germans giving this place a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The English posters/ads around the town serves as a proof to it. It is said that approximately 1 in 5 of the population are students.
Most of the visitors spend time around the old town which is the center for shopping. There are also a number of restaurants, bar and bistro around. That day being a holiday, the shops are closed except for the souvenir shops, restaurants and coffee shops.
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Going to the cathedral.
The Jesuit Church
The Altar
The Manger
Around the old town
Souvenir shop
Festive window decors
at the town square
Haus zum Ritter (Knight's house),the oldest private house (1592) in Heidelberg, now a hotel. Built in the renaissance style
The Old Bridge Gate
at the Old Bridge
By the Neckar River
The Heidelberg Christmas Market, above is the Heidelberg Palace
People enjoying the winter drinks
Potato Pancakes, one of the German Delicacies
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