Weinheim and the Kurpfalz - Glory and Downfall of an Era.

The year 1537 on the castle points to Weinheim's tumultuous past. During the old town tour, Wolfgang Balling explains the history of the Electoral Palatinate up to 1806 and Weinheim's significance in the context of Heidelberg and Mannheim. 1537 is carved in flowing numbers in sandstone above the cellar entrance to Weinheim Castle – an important year in Weinheim's history. Many residents of Weinheim also refer to themselves as "Kurpfälzer" (people from the Electoral Palatinate). To what extent is this statement true, considering that the Electoral Palatinate is one of the most significant territories in the Holy Roman Empire – having disappeared from the map over 200 years ago? During the tour, city guide Wolfgang Balling provides an overview of the history of the Electoral Palatinate from its beginnings to its end in 1806 while particularly addressing the significance of Weinheim as a typical princely town, alongside the positioning of the centers of Heidelberg and Mannheim.