40 Beautiful College Campuses that Double as Travel Destinations

37. Heidelberg University, Germany: Old World Charm & Romantic Ruins

Germany’s oldest university, Heidelberg University, is interwoven with one of Europe's most romantic and historic towns. Its faculties are spread throughout the charming Altstadt (Old Town), with its cobblestone streets and Baroque architecture, all beneath the gaze of the majestic Heidelberg Castle ruins. Stroll across the Old Bridge, visit the historic Studentenkarzer (student prison), or simply soak in the atmosphere that has inspired poets and thinkers for centuries. This campus is the city, offering profound historical and visual appeal.