Added: 06/16/2006 |
Mannheim Holidays - a Diverse Exciting ExperienceThe unique German city, Mannheim traces its origins back to 766, when it was first mentioned in the Codex Laureshamensis from the Lorsch Cloister. The city was heavily destroyed in 1622 and 1689 by the French and rebuilt in the 1720s. In the eighteenth century it was home to the Mannheim School of classical composers, as well as one of the best court orchestras in Europe. During World War II, Mannheim was damaged by British and US bombing.
The history of Mannheim is embodied in its plentiful sights and attractions providing insight in what the city was like hundreds of years ago. Some of the most famous attractions frequented by visitors during their Mannheim holidays include the Fernmeldeturm Mannheim, the Pylon test facility Mannheim, Water Tower, the City Palace, Paradeplatz and Luisenpark. The Fernmeldeturm is a 205-meter high telecommunication tower designed by the architects Wischer, Heinle and Partner, and erected 1973-1975. In addition to transmission facilities for UHR radio services, this monument of Mannheim features a rotating restaurant and a glass observation desk, allowing a wonderful view over the city and the surrounding area. In 1994 at an accident part of the tower was damaged and fell to ground.
Another important must-see during Mannheim holidays and stays alike, Water Tower is recognized as one of the greatest symbols of the Jugendstil in the country. Surrounded by the conference hall Rosengarten, it offers an amazing view on sunny days. Located nearby is the City Palace, part of the University of Mannheim. Currently the Palace is closed for restoration but you can still see it from the outside. For recreation visitors to Mannheim may consider Paradeplatz, Herzogenriedpark and Luisenpark.
For art lovers Mannheim holidays are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the renowned museums and art galleries the city has to offer. Among the most popular is Reiss-Engelhorn Museum housing a permanent collection on world cultures, along with the exhibition hall with contents ranging from astronomy to photography. Alternatively you may consider Landesmuseum fur Technik und Arbeit offering a number of interesting exhibits on display.
Presented in the National Theater is a different show every night at quite affordable ticket prices. For some shows, such as opera and ballet, language barrier isn't at issue.
Mannheim has always been a center of the automobile manufacturing industry, with a number of car manufacturers having their presence in the city. Today buses and trucks are still assembled in the city, which in addition, hosts big factories, such as Alstom, ABB, Bombardier, BASF, Fuchs Petrolub AG, Siemens, John Deere and more.
Despite the fact that Frankfurt International Airport is only 40 miles north, a number of daily passenger flights from Mannheim City Airport to Saarbricken, Hamburg and Berlin have been operated since 2004.
To make your Mannheim holidays as pleasant and memorable as possible, the city offers diverse lodging and dining options to suit all tastes and budgets. For car hire Mannheim consider Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz and Europcar offering a wide selection of vehicles.
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