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Marburg remains a relatively unspoilt, spire-dominated, castle-crowned Gothic or Renaissance city on a hill partly because it was isolated between 1600 and 1850. Architecturally, it is famous both for its castle Marburger Schloss and its medieval churches.
- Marion Kutter
- 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.
5 days ago · Marburg, city, Hessen Land (state), central Germany. It lies on the Lahn River north of Frankfurt am Main. The name Marburg (meaning “Frontier Fortress”) was first used in 1130, when the site belonged to the landgraves of Thuringia.
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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.
Jun 3, 2024 · There is no shortage of things to do in Marburg, or you can just simply jump in and explore all the charm and whimsy the town has to offer. Here are the best things to do in Marburg if you decide to step back in time to this magical place.
- Jeanne Devon
Marburg is a small university town north of Frankfurt in the Lahn valley, Hesse. The castle ("Landgrafenschloss") on the hill, the university's historical buildings and the old city ("Oberstadt", upper city) are the top sights of the city.
Jun 28, 2024 · The small, vibrant university town of Marburg is known for its quintessentially German medieval flair. Whether you want to walk in the steps of the Grimm Brothers and relive childhood fairy tales, or take in the town’s history with a visit to the romantic Marburg Castle, there’s something for everyone. Take the time to get lost in Marburg ...
