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Two women sitting in a coffee shop in the Old Town (Photo: Dorn)

Heidelberg is the center of life for around 160,000 people and a great place to live.

An official giving advice to a new arrival (Photo: Dorn)

Heidelberg is popular among residents both old and new. Of its 160,000 residents – who come from 160 different countries – 56,000 have a migration background, some of them receiving an official “certificate of naturalization” from the city.

Heidelberg City Hall ('Rathaus') is the focal point for local politics and the headquarters of the city's administrative services.

Heidelberg City Hall ('Rathaus') is the focal point for local politics and the headquarters of the city's administrative services.

Heidelberg in the evening (Photo: Schwerdt)

Asked to name their favorite destination in Germany, visitors from abroad consistently choose Heidelberg Castle. And no fewer than 11.8 million people come to Heidelberg every year, drawn by the historical flair of this university city, with its stunning setting, wide range of activities, superb shopping, and restaurants to meet every taste.

In Heidelberg, literature is omnipresent. Taking a walk through the city, one finds publishing houses, bookshops and libraries around every corner. Taking a look at the vibrant scene of writers, translators and theatre life, one discovers a high level of literary productiveness.

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