The Leugensäule stands proudly here, a silent sentinel of the past. It is a reminder of a time when the Roman Empire stretched across Europe, and Heidelberg was a bustling outpost on its edge. This pillar, erected in 222 AD for the Roman emperor Severus Alexander, is a testament to the empire’s strength and influence. It tells a story of military might and political authority, of the empire’s reach, and its presence in this very spot. Imagine the legionnaires, marching along this ancient road, the Leugensäule a beacon of order and security in a turbulent world. It was placed here, just 2.2 kilometers from Lopodunum, a strategic distance that governed the march of Roman soldiers. It is intriguing to think that this pillar, standing silently for centuries, has witnessed so much change – the fall of the Roman Empire, the rise of Christianity, the coming of the Middle Ages. It has seen the city of Heidelberg grow around it, becoming a university town, a cultural center, a place of art and knowledge. Yet, even with all this change, the Leugensäule remains a powerful symbol of the past, a tangible link to another time.
Atelier Galerie Hilbert
“A splash of color on a canvas, isn’t that life itself?” mused a woman outside Atelier Galerie Hilbert. Atelier Galerie