Church of The Holy Spirit, Heidelberg

Church Of The Holy Spirit, Heidelberg

The Church of the Holy Spirit is the most famous church in Heidelberg, Germany. It stands in the middle of the market place in the old center of Heidelberg not far from the Heidelberg Castle. The steeple of the church, rising above the roofs, dominates the township.

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