Publisher's Synopsis
Experience the fascinating world of panoramic photography. This volume shows the romantic University town of Heidelberg, with its baroque style Old Town and its countless sights. Poets and artists were inspired by this incomparable backdrop even back in the 19th century and help Heidelberg to establish itself as one of the places at the heart of German romanticism. Today the city is one of the most visited in Germany. The famous castle ruins and the attractive banks of the Neckar River, the picturesque Old Town, its 1.6 km long pedestrian mall -- one of the longest in Europe -- beckon visitors to take extensive stroll and linger. Countless cafés and restaurants in the lively Old Town lanes invite for tasting traditional local specialities. The town is framed by the hills of the Königstuhl, Gaisberg and Heiligenberg with lookout points offering fantastic views of the town, the Neckar and the castle. These 360° views photographed by Hartmut Röder give you the unique opportunity to see Heidelberg and its magnificent sights at a glance.
