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Ludwigshafen, officially Ludwigshafen am Rhein (German pronunciation: [ˈluːtvɪçsˌhaːfn̩ ʔam ˈʁaɪn] ⓘ; meaning "Ludwig's Port upon Rhine"), is a city in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, on the river Rhine (Upper Rhine), opposite Mannheim.
Sep 28, 2024 · Ludwigshafen am Rhein owes its name to its location on the picturesque banks of the legendary Rhine River. Ludwigshafen am Rhein is the second-largest city in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. With a population of over 170,000 residents, Ludwigshafen am Rhein is an important economic and cultural hub in the region.
Ludwigshafen, city, Rhineland-Palatinate Land (state), southwestern Germany. Ludwigshafen is a port on the west (left) bank of the Rhine River. Founded in 1606 as a bridgehead (Rheinschanze) opposite Mannheim, it was renamed for King Louis (Ludwig) I of Bavaria in 1843 and was chartered in 1859.
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Like all towns and cities on the Rhine, Ludwigshafen is an attractive destination, with an urban face and green lungs, a fascinating history and its own particular charm. Situated in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Ludwigshafen first gained city status in 1859.
Ludwigshafen am Rhein is a young city. It was first established in 1853 when the founding fathers laid the foundation of the Rheinchanze bridgehead and the winter harbor. Its growth and wealth were linked to its expansion into becoming the home for one of the world's most important chemical companies – BASF, along with several other rapidly ...
Ludwigshafen not only hosts the outstanding city-festival with internationally renowned bands, the extraordinary international street-theater festival and the magical film-festival in the beautiful park on the banks of the Rhine, but also the great Hanami-festival, the festival in Ebertpark, the fun harbor festival Hafenfest etc. etc.
Founded as a small fortress in the 17th cent., Ludwigshafen was named and developed by King Louis I of Bavaria in the mid-19th cent. It was badly damaged in World War II and was the scene (1948) of a disastrous explosion of several chemical plants.
