Hauptstrasse, Heidelberg
The Hauptstrasse near Bismarckplatz | |
Heidelberg's Altstadt with the Hauptstrasse in the centre | |
| Native name | Hauptstraße (German) |
|---|---|
| Former name(s) | Obere Straße, Speyerer Straße |
| Type | pedestrian |
| Length | 1.8 km (1.1 mi) |
| Location | Heidelberg |
| Quarter | Altstadt |
| Major junctions | Anatomiegarten, Universitätsplatz, Marktplatz, Kornmarkt, Karlsplatz |
| Construction | |
| Completion | ca. 1220 |
| Other | |
| Known for | Town Hall, Church of the Holy Spirit, Palais Morass, Church of Providence |
The Hauptstrasse (German: Hauptstraße, "Main Street") is the central street of Heidelberg's old town, the Altstadt, running the full length of the quarter. Today, it is a pedestrianised zone and popular shopping street. Numerous landmarks are located along its course, including the Town Hall, the Church of the Holy Spirit, and the Church of Providence.