Chézy, Helmina von: Manual for travellers to Heidelberg and its environs: a guide for foreigners and natives : with an appendix and the panorama of the Heidelberg castle, maps and plans (Heidelberg: J. Engelmann, 1838)

The Castle.

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leads thro’ the Hirschgasse (see 64) to its summit, where one
enjoys a charming view.
54. The heilige Geistkirche. (Church of the Holy-Ghost),
built by the electors Robert and Lewis HI. on the provision-
market.
55. The Philos ophenw eg. (Philosopher’s walk), winds up
thro’ the vineyards of the Heiligenberg, till opposite Neuenheim.
56. The Bridge of the Neckar, built by the elector Char’
les Theodor.
5y. The Provisionmarket.
58. The Ruins of the Chapel of St> Michael, on the Hei-
ligenberg, built in the 8th century, demolished in the thirty
years war.
59. The Cornmarket.
60. The Engelswiese (Angel’s meadow), at present turned
into a vineyard.
61. The Road to Wilhelmsfeld, a village at the skirts of
the Odenwald.
62. The Protestant School for Boys, almost entirely hid
by the trees of the foreground.
63. The Oheramtshaus (Superior bailif’s court), near the
Carlsplatz (Charles’s square).
64. The Hirschgasse (Hart-street), a charming dale, between
the Heiligenberg and the Hammelsbuckel. This street contains
some houses, and a dancingroom.
65. The Hammelsbuckel (Mutton-head) This is the name
of the mount, which is separated from the Heiligenberg by
the Hirschgasse.
66. The Heidenkopf (Heathen - head), a peak above the
Hammelsbuckel.
67. The Castle
a) The big Tower, built by Lewis V., with a small garden
on its wall. It is seen on the left hand of the castle.
b) The Stuckgarten (Cannon-garden) extends from the big
tower to Elizabethgate (vid. f).
c) The English Building, erected by Frederic V. for his
consort Elizabeth Stewart. It is contiguous to the big tower.
d) The Cooper’s "Workshop; formerly the palace of Fre*
deric V. near the English building.
e) The Palace-chapel of St. Udalrich, built by FrederielV.