where is heidelberg castle
Before the palatial castle was built, there was already a simple castle on this spot although little is known about it. Stony remains found during renovation work testify to the existence of this earlier castle. Heidelberg Castle is set on a natural terrace on the steep slopes of the KÃ¶nigstuhl. The actual history of construction began in the 15th century. At that time palaces were also fortresses for defense as seen today in the towers destroyed during the War of the Palatinate Succession.