Mansions of Heidelberg

Extremely lovely, small German town – though not that traditional “German town” as I thought. I was amazed by the city, where everything seems to be so peaceful, people are not in a rush, students are walking with smile. Somehow Germany seemed to be a completely different than I was imagining. I was in Berlin before and in Frankfurt, and that’s what it is – we usually define the country by the capital cities, or those big business-centers. When we think about Germany we know Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, Dortmund but the clue of the real culture is in minimalism. The real Germany is everywhere else but not in Frankfurt or Hamburg – which only has a part of cultural heritage usually locked up in museums and in local restaurants. The real Germany is in Heidelberg – unique people, totally different behavior, nice atmosphere and no rush…

So I just had a quick chance to visit the Altstadt and walk a bit along the riverside. That’s where I saw those beautiful mansions – stunning place. I thought that everything in Germany suppose to be simple, solid and arranged according to a certain order. That is what people think about Germany: “Ordnung” is crucial. When I saw the area along the river, I suddenly recalled Capri island in Italy – those huge, stunning, posh houses. That is what I saw in Heidelberg – kilometers of extraordinary houses. People must be happy there and maybe that’s the reason why they are welcoming and nice.

One day I was in Frankfurt and another one in Heidelberg – both are amazing, but I would chose Heidelberg to live rather than Frankfurt.

What can I tell, I think that I should explore Germany a bit more if I only I am given a chance.