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Ludwigshafen, officially Ludwigshafen am Rhein (German pronunciation: [ˈluːtvɪçsˌhaːfn̩ ʔam ˈʁaɪn] ⓘ; meaning "Ludwig's Port upon Rhine"), is a city in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, on the river Rhine, opposite Mannheim.
Ludwigshafen, officially Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is a city in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, on the river Rhine, opposite Mannheim. With Mannheim, Heidelberg, and the surrounding region, it forms the Rhine Neckar Area.
Ludwigshafen is a big city on the west side of the Rhine (population: approx. 165.500) in the east of Rhineland-Palatinate, and across the river from Mannheim, in Baden-Württemberg. Ludwigshafen is famous for its chemical industry, especially the BASF.
Ludwigshafen, city, Rhineland-Palatinate Land (state), southwestern Germany. Ludwigshafen is a port on the west (left) bank of the Rhine River. Founded in 1606 as a bridgehead (Rheinschanze) opposite Mannheim, it was renamed for King Louis (Ludwig) I of Bavaria in 1843 and was chartered in 1859.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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May 20, 2020 · Anwesha Ray 20 May 2020. Ludwigshafen is one of those lesser-known destinations in Germany that awaits visitors with its offbeat, unique attractions. From a cluster of villages and swamps on the bank of the Rhine to a bustling city, Ludwigshafen’s journey is nothing less than miraculous.
Today, art and culture have given the city a new identity. Like all towns and cities on the Rhine, Ludwigshafen is an attractive destination, with an urban face and green lungs, a fascinating history and its own particular charm.
