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Kassel is the largest city in the north of the federated state of Hesse in the south-western part of Germany, about 70 kilometers northwest of the geographic center of Germany. It is located on both sides of the river Fulda. Kassel's deepest point is in the north-eastern Fulda valley at 132.9 m above sea level.
Kassel, the city that became the hub of the contemporary art world with its documenta exhibition, also owes much of its cultural renown to the legacy of the Brothers Grimm. It is also home to one of Europe's most palatial gardens, the Wilhelmshöhe Park UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013, the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is the largest hillside park in Europe, covering 240 hectares on Karlsberg.
- Schloss Wilhelmshöhe. The Neoclassical palace on the east side of the park was constructed at the end of the 18th century for Landgrave William IX of Hesse and was a favourite summer retreat of Germany’s last Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II between 1888 and 1918.
- Wasserspiele. One of the most photogenic sights in the Bergpark is the 250-metre water cascade on the alley from the summit of Karslberg. This springs to life every Wednesday and Sunday at 14:30 from May to October.
- Hercules Monument. The summit of the Karlsberg at the northernmost point of the park is topped with a statue of Hercules that has been here since 1717.
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Kassel, Germany. Dating from at least the 10th century, today Kassel is most famous internationally as the home of Documenta, an every-five-years exhibition of modern and contemporary art. In the late 17th century Kassel received a large influx of Huguenot refugees from France.
Kassel, city, Hessen Land (state), central Germany. It lies along the Fulda River, which is a navigable tributary of the Weser River, 90 miles (145 km) northeast of Frankfurt am Main.
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Dec 26, 2023 · Discover the best things to do in Kassel, a charming old town in central Germany. Explore its cultural and historical landmarks, such as Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Wilhelmshöhe Castle, and the documenta Festival.
