The countries located in the Westcentral part of the European continent have got huge popularity as tourist destinations and Germany is one of the most important among those. Thousands of tourists not only from other European countries but from all other corners of the world visit Germany throughout the year. The German cities and towns have also got lot of things to offer. Apart from the parks, monumental structures and heritage sites, the festivals of the country also draw huge number of crowds. The cultural events, fairs and festivals that are held in the German cities are also major reasons behind their popularity as tourist destinations. Wiesbaden is one such German city that attract plenty of international tourists almost in every season. If you are planning a tour to Germany, then you should plan it in such a way so that you can go for a short trip to Wiesbaden.
Located right in the center of Germany, Wiesbaden is a beautiful city and is the capital of the state of Hessen. The city is ideally located on the bank of river Rhine. So you can imagine the scenic beauty you are going to enjoy during your trip to Wiesbaden. Transportation network in Germany is one of the best in Germany so reaching Wiesbaden will not be a problem for you at all. Wiesbaden is located bang opposite to the city of Mainz, which is located on the other side of river Rhine. Wiesbaden is also a part of the Rhine Metropolitan area and Frankfurt is located very close to it.
Speaking about trip to Wiesbasden it is very much necessary to mention that most of the tourist spots in this city are historic sites. Wiesbaden houses several evidences of the Roman dominance in Germany. The Heidenmauer or the Heathen wall is one of the most popular tourist spots in the city. The Heathen Wall is now the only specimen of of Roman fortification of Aquae Mattiacorum. Besides, the thermal springs re also interesting things to see in Wiesbaden.
Apart from this other sites that you must visit during your trip to Wiesbaden include the Schlossplatz or the Palace Square. Situated right in the heart of the city, the palace Square houses two great specimens of traditional European architecture of the past, the Ducal palace and the Town Hall. Ducal palace was built in the year 1840 by Duke Wilhelm of Nassau and now it serves as the parliamentary building of the state of Hesse. Built between 1852 and 1862, The Protestant Marketkirche or the Market Church, which a specimen of neo-Gothic architecture is also a major tourist attraction in Wiesbaden.
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