European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 21, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse Historical Haven the museum in the Middle of. Heidelberg s Haup Strasse is a Haven for those who wish to escape the City s Hustle and Bustle. The Core of the museum is the imposing palais morass built by a Chancellor of Heidelberg University in 1704, about 20 years after the destruction of the City by the marauding army of Louis Xiv. This painstakingly restored Palace gives a visitor the feeling of stepping Back two centuries into a charming elegant and less frenetic age. Particularly splendid is the grand Salon in the Blue and White Wedgewood pottery style a delightful setting for concerts on the last sunday of each month at 5 . In recent years the museum has expanded greatly. Its collections which extend Over 50 rooms Are so Broad in Range that there is something for top an old View of Heidelberg by the English Painter . Turner Bottom a reconstruction of one of the 1,500 roman Graves discovered in Nevenheim. Every interest and age group. The archaeological Section is sure to fascinate youngsters with its dioramas of Barrow excavations in Nevenheim Complete with skeletons and models and exhibits illustrating roman life and culture. The Section s most famous occupant is Homo Heidelberg Sis or rather his Jawbone. At 500,000 years he s said to be the City s oldest inhabitant in fact scientists say he s the earliest human apparently he could speak found in Europe. The museum boasts Fine Art collections ranging from the medieval to postwar periods. The most famous is the magnificent carved altarpiece depicting Christ and the 12 disciples by Tilman Riemenschneider 1460-1531a Gem of the Early Renaissance in Germany. An interesting aspect of the Large romantic landscape collection is the Opportunity to see so Many portrayals of Heidelberg and How the City s magic inspired different painters. For those interested in the history of Heidelberg the museum offers an informative audio visual presentation and an evocative collection of paintings and Memorabilia concerning the Kur Pfalz the state to which Heidelberg belonged Between the 12th and 19th centuries. This includes monumental portraits of of. Andrew in the carved altarpiece by Tilman Riemenschneider. The rather pathetic elector Frederick v the Winter King and his forceful wife Elizabeth Stuart the granddaughter of Mary Queen of scots. Another picture shows the Castle gardens commissioned by Frederick during their Brief existence they were called the eighth wonder of the among the other collections on show Are clothing and Interior design fashions of various periods Between the 18th and 20th centuries plus extensive Coin medal and Silver collections a permanent exhibition of handicrafts and an outstanding collection of porcelain. To round off a visit the Lovely secluded cafe in the courtyard Garden of the museum offers a pleasant Opportunity to rest weary feet and enjoy some Well earned refreshment. In acknowledgement of its Large number of English speaking visitors the museum is printing a comprehensive Guidebook in English plus English information sheets for each of the collections. English language Tours also Are available. The museum is open daily except mondays from 10 . To 5 . Thursdays until 9 . Adults pay 1 Mark about 60 cents students Are admitted tree. Facilities for the disabled Are available. july 21, 1988 stripes Magazine
