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CITY WIESBADEN SIGHTSEEING-TOUR |
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Kurhaus / Casino The casino , a monumental Wilhelminian edifice dates
back to 1907, its look impresses as ever: it was reopened in 1987
after four and a half years of restoration work. The foyer presents
itself in ancient style- with marble statues and gods on the mosaic
medallions. The large banqueting hall was also restore to its former
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Wiesbaden's Resort section Wiesbaden’s resort section, also the focal point of
social events, such as conferences, balls and concerts, is essential
characterized by edifices which were built in the last century: both
the "Kaskadenbrunnen", the "Kurhaus" today with
a casino as well as the spring and theatre colonnades. |
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Hessen State Theatre The opera, ballet and performances of the Hessen State
Theatre have found notice and approbation far beyond the state
borders. Here one can still experience a festive evening of theatre
in representative surroundings, something which in many places has
already been reduced to an everyday event |
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Hessen Parliament The Hessian Parliament now has its home in the rooms of the former Town Palace dating from the 19th century |
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Old City Hall and Market Fountain Wiesbaden’s oldest historical monument is the Old
Town Hall. The ground floor with the steps in front was built in
late Renaissance style in 1609. Today the Registry Office is located
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Market -Church and New City Hall The square is dominated by the marvellous, five tower
Market- Church. The neo- Gothic basilica was constructed in
brickwork by Carl Boos and consecrated in 1862. The
Friedrichswerder-Church designed by Schinkel in the eastern section
of Berlin served as a model. |
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Roman Gateway The remains of the Roman town fortifications recall the
times of Emperor Valentin (364-375). Presumably they were never
completed. |
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Kochbrunnen The ancient Romans already knew that Wiesbaden’s hot
springs were a health aid- whether one bathes in its healing water
or uses it as a health drink. Wiesbaden’s most important
spring," Boiling spring". Hot water having a temperature
of 67C bubbles up from a depth of 2000 m. |
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Greek chapel The Greek chapel was built for the Nassovian
Duchess Elisabeth ( who died), born a Russian grand duchess, is one of "the" most popular excursion destinations on Neroberg. It was built 1847-1855. |
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Neroberg-Temple The round Neroberg temple was build to 1851 by "Philipp Hofmann" |
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Nerobergbahn The 1888 installed "Nerobergbahn" are a wire rope course operated by Water ballast and are considered as technical cultural monument. The railroad line is 440 m long, with an upward gradient of 25% and a difference in height of 80 m. |
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