Taking a walk in the pedestrian zone of Heidelberg, in little streets off the beaten track. Get away from the crowds and main monuments of this beautiful city and find the place for locals.
Heidelberg has a pleasant, old-fashioned appearance, with charming four-story buildings that share a similar architecture of matching facades and harmonious, earth-tone color schemes, topped with clay-tile roofs. No two buildings are exactly alike and yet they all blend seamlessly in a simple Baroque style. While the exteriors may be centuries old, they are maintained spotlessly with fresh paint and modern fixtures.
You'll notice that a small lane called Plöck has many bicycles going by. This is largely because the University library is at one end, some other University buildings are scattered nearby. You'll find high school students out, lots of young people, and of course some older people riding their bicycles. As you find typically in Europe, bicycle is a major means of transportation. After all, these towns are rather compact.
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