The spectacular baroque Mannheim Palace marks the starting point of Kurpfalzstraße. The Palace once was the residence of the Electors of the Palatine region. Peace and quiet is a given at Luisenpark, the city's largest park landscape.

Towering 60 m over Friedrichsplatz square is Mannheim's landmark, the water tower. It is considered one of Germany's most beautiful Art-Nouveau complexes and home to the art hall with a collection of contemporary art.