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issue 1/2015 — 09Implant Dentistry Profile What to see and do The ruins of the once-grand Heidelberg Castle rise up on a rocky hilltop over the city. The castle holds the largest wine barrel inthe world, standing seven meters high and eight and a half meters wide, and holding 220,000 liters of wine. In the castlegroundsistheDeutschesApotheken- Museum, which recounts the history of Western pharmacology. Heidelberg old town is filled with archi- tectural gems. Visit the town hall, the Old University and historic buildings like the 1592 Renaissance townhouse called “Knight St. George,” and enjoy the open- aircafés dotted alongthe market squares. The old town is also home to a third of all the shops in Heidelberg. Untere Straße, a narrow cobblestone street that runs parallel to the river and themainpedestrianstreetintheoldtown, is filled with great bars, coffee shops and inexpensive eateries. The Gothic Heiliggeistkirche, Heidel- berg’s famous church, was at one time used by both Catholics and Protestants. Thetopofitsspireoffersabird’s-eyeview of the town. According to tradition, Heidelberg’s philosophers and university professors wouldwalkandtalkalongthePhilosophers’ Way,whichrunsalongthesideoftheHeili- genberg. It passes through the forest and commands panoramic views ofthe castle. Theuniversitylibrary,builtinWilhelmian style, holds superb collections, including rare books and prints in its exhibition room. For more information visit: www.tourism-heidelberg.com A boat trip down the Neckar offers a different view of the townscape: www.weisse-flotte-heidelberg.de