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Karlsruhe is one of the largest cities in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and it is the historical capital of the region of Baden. The city is located east of the Rhine, and it was laid out with a special town plan, which can still be seen in the street network. Karlsruhe was founded in 1715 and laid out with the city’s castle as its center, and from here 32 radial streets emanate like spokes on a wheel, and the city’s commercial center is located at the bottom of the wheel.
Karlsruhe’s most famous building is the beautiful Schloss Karlsruhe, which was built at the beginning of the 18th century by Margrave Karl III Wilhelm of Baden-Durlach. The castle was the residence of Karlsruhe’s margraves and grand dukes until 1918, and since then the large facility has been used as, among other things, the museum Badisches Landesmuseum, where you can enjoy art, culture and history from Baden and large parts of the world.
The square Marktplatz forms the center of Karlsruhe in the area south of the castle. The classicist town hall building of Karlsruhe can be seen at the square, and opposite the town hall you can see the church Evangelische Stadtkirche, which was also built in classicism. The Karlsruhe pyramid also stands on the square. The pyramid was erected as a burial monument for Margrave Karl III Wilhelm, who founded the city.
Karlsruhe is also a city that has large green areas. The castle garden in the center of the city is a lovely place for a stroll, and here you will also find the city’s botanical garden. The Stadtgarten by Karlsruhe’s main station is also a lovely park, and here you can go for a walk in the zoo as well. You can also visit a number of interesting museums such as the art museum Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe.
Heidelberg is a city on the river Neckar in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Among other things, the city is known as the home of Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, founded in 1386, which is Germany’s oldest university. The university’s presence affects Heidelberg in several ways. Partly, many young students live in the city, and partly Heidelberg is the seat of a lot of research and development with, for example, several Max Planck institutes.
Today, Heidelberg is also a favorite tourist destination with several attractions, a beautiful location, an old town with a lot of architecture from the Baroque era and the city’s impressive castle ruins. All within pleasant walking distance in the city center on the southern bank of the Neckar.
Mannheim is a city in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. It is strategically located at the point where the river Neckar flows into the Rhine. Mannheim was founded by Friedrich IV in 1606, and the following year it formally became a city. Industrialization developed the city significantly from the 19th century, with not least the port of Mannheim, which is today one of Europe’s largest river ports.
The center of Mannheim consists of right-angled streets surrounded by a semi-circular ring road, and the urban plan is unique in Germany. Mannheim’s nickname is Quadratestadt, and when you take a walk in the city, you quickly find out why. Instead of street names, the city center is divided into blocks named from A1 to U6. As a result, it is somewhat different to read street signs here than elsewhere.
Stuttgart is the capital of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, and the city has a great location between soft hills, vineyards and hot springs. There are a lot of sights here, as well as recreational facilities. It is never far to lovely nature in the city center and in the immediate vicinity.
As a residential city, Stuttgart has its share of impressive and elegant castles and residences, from the old Alte Schloß to the elegant Neue Schloß from the Baroque era. You can also walk the vast historic castle gardens extending from the city center, and arrive at king Wilhelm I’s Moorish-inspired buildings in the oasis of Wilhelma.
Karlsruhe, Germany
Overview of Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is one of the largest cities in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and it is the historical capital of the region of Baden. The city is located east of the Rhine, and it was laid out with a special town plan, which can still be seen in the street network. Karlsruhe was founded in 1715 and laid out with the city’s castle as its center, and from here 32 radial streets emanate like spokes on a wheel, and the city’s commercial center is located at the bottom of the wheel.
Karlsruhe’s most famous building is the beautiful Schloss Karlsruhe, which was built at the beginning of the 18th century by Margrave Karl III Wilhelm of Baden-Durlach. The castle was the residence of Karlsruhe’s margraves and grand dukes until 1918, and since then the large facility has been used as, among other things, the museum Badisches Landesmuseum, where you can enjoy art, culture and history from Baden and large parts of the world.
The square Marktplatz forms the center of Karlsruhe in the area south of the castle. The classicist town hall building of Karlsruhe can be seen at the square, and opposite the town hall you can see the church Evangelische Stadtkirche, which was also built in classicism. The Karlsruhe pyramid also stands on the square. The pyramid was erected as a burial monument for Margrave Karl III Wilhelm, who founded the city.
About the Karlsruhe travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Karlsruhe travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the German city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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