Ruprechtsbau (Schloss)

Directly behind the entrance from the Gate Tower to the left, you can find one of the castle's oldest buildings. It was named after Ruprecht III., who in 1400 was elected King. His coat-of-arms (an eagle with the Palatine lions and Bavarian lozenges) forms a facade decoration on the left side of the otherwise rather unadorned walls. 33 x 15 metres in total, the ground floor is divided into two halls in which parts and models of the castle's history are shown. The upper floors once consisted of wooden framework but were later consolidated with massive stones. The small tower on the west side, that is to be seen from the Artillery Garden, also dates from the time of these improvements. A second plaque bearing an inscription states the enlargement of this building by Ludwig V. (1508-1544). Admission to the courtyard is 2 EUR per person, and 1 EUR concession is available. It is free for Heidelberg-card holders.

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