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In Darmstadt, visit the Luisenplatz, site of the 33 meter high Ludwig Column, which is located in the heart of the city. Other sites of interest include the city palace with buildings dating from the 16th century, the old city hall, the University Library and the Mathildehoehe where an artists' colony was established in 1899.
The picturesque city of Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university city, is situated on the banks of the Neckar River. Take a tour of the famous Heidelberg Castle where the world-renowned love story "The Student Prince" is performed every summer in the courtyard. A walk on the "Philosophers' Way" provides a magnificient view of the city.
Mannheim, which is also a university city, is home to one of the largest Baroque palaces in Germany (built 1720 to 1760). The Water Tower with its exquisite art nouveau gardens is the city's symbol. Visit the museums, the National Theater, planetarium, synagogue and the 205 meter high TV tower with its revolving restaurant.
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