Heidelberg is a romantic university town situated along the Neckar River. Heidelberg Castle, a Renaissance red sandstone ruin, overlooks the city; the Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Brücke) connects both banks with picturesque views; the Philosopher's Walk is a path favoured by scholars; Heidelberg University is one of Germany's oldest universities. For local cuisine, try Heidelberg wild boar ham, braised pork with sauerkraut, and apple wine, and experience the blend of tradition and romance in the taverns of the old town alleys.