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Marburg (alongside Kassel) was one of the capitals of Hessen from that time until about 1540. Following the first division of the landgraviate, it was the capital of Hessen-Marburg from 1485 to 1500 and again between 1567 and 1605. Hessen was one of the more powerful second-tier principalities in Germany.
- 123.92 km² (47.85 sq mi)
- Marburg-Biedenkopf
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- Marburg Castle. Share. Towering on a hill at Marburg’s city centre is the Landgrave Castle. Besides the panoramic views you have over the city from up there, guided tours in summer grant an in-depth look into the past and present of the 1248 fort.
- Kaiser Wilhelm Tower. Share. The Kaiser Wilhelm Tower soars 36 metres (118 feet) on a Lahn hillside. The tower, built between 1887 and 1890, is popular for the panoramic views of the city and the castle.
- Elevators. Share. A trip to Marburg’s hilly Oberstadt can quickly turn into a sweat-inducing venture, especially if you’re using a wheelchair or are pushing a stroller, but there’s a clever shortcut you should know about.
- Castle Rauischholzhausen. Share. If you go a mere 15 kilometres (nine miles) east of Marburg, you will find the small town of Rauischholzhausen. Apart from the entertainment you get out of trying to pronounce the tongue-twisting name, the village is known for an imposing 1871 castle with large parks and gardens surrounding it.
Apr 9, 2023 · Marburger Schloss. Marburger Schloss (also known as Landgrafenschloss Marburg), set dramatically atop Schlossberg hill, gazes down at one of the most romantic cities in Germany, Marburg. The castle is a fitting icing on the cake for the city that inspired several of the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales. The University Museum for Cultural History ...
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- Darlene B. Canyon, TX7 contributions. Charming. Marburg is a charming town to visit (and it is just a short train trip from Frankfurt (be sure to get on the right car, though)
- Christopher G. Mumbai, India 190 contributions. Interesting Town! Travelled to Marburg,Germany for a day to visit a student relative, found it to be very quaint little European town.
- Cloud. Frankfurt, Germany 609 contributions. Nice building. This building is situated on the top of a hill, and in winter is surrounded by fog so that it emanates a romantic touch.
- Gidons51. Herzliya, Israel 4,333 contributions. The old botanical garden in city center. The old botanical garden is situated by the new university library and near to st Elizabeth church .
Situated midway between the cities of Frankfurt and Kassel, with a history stretching back over 800 years, marburg is today a lively student city with a qUAINT medieval core. The UNIVERSITY is the oldest protestant university in the world, founded in 1527. It boasts in its alumni Emil von Behring, the first ever winner of the Nobel Prize for ...
Apr 4, 2024 · 3. Check out this castle-museum hybrid, the Marburger Schloss. Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Nikanos used under CC SA 1.0. Built in the 11th century as a fort, the Landgrafenschloss Marburg is located on top of Schlossberg and offers an amazing view over the whole town for everyone who visits.
Hearing nearby church bells toll while strolling through this part of Marburg is a life changing experience. This is the Germany you expect from the tour books and here you can enjoy it free from the crowds of tourists. The Philipps-Universität (founded 1527) is the oldest Protestant university in the world. Marburg has approximately 76,000 ...
