Added: 06/16/2006 |
Wiesbaden Holidays - Enjoy them Today!Beautifully nestled between the Rhine and the Taunus highlands, Wiesbaden is a vibrant and elegant city where the arts and sports are at home, and its 25 hot springs where already mentioned by the writers of ancient Rome. Today the city combines the old-world charm and a rich historical heritage embodied in its castles, impressive ruins and churches with the modern attractions of present.
Due to its location in the center of the Rhine-Main area, the city is now recognized as an important economic center and seat of a number of international companies. Two out of three residents are employed today by service providers, including public services. Frequented by business travelers, it is also a choice of many vacationers who consider Wiesbaden travel a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the numerous attractions of this charming and elegant capital.
These attractions include opera and the theater, along with other prominent cultural venues providing Wiesbaden with a cosmopolitan ambiance complementing its role as an important producer of machinery, textiles and pharmaceuticals. The city is also famous for its annual celebrations, such as May's Theater Festival, August's Wine Festival and a musical extravaganza stretching throughout summer. Despite its relatively small size, the city is home to plentiful sights and attractions that cannot be covered during short Wiesbaden holidays. Listed below are some of the biggest sightseeing sites the city has to offer.
Located in the city center, the Schlossplatz is home to two outstanding buildings: the new town hall and the ducal palace. The latter was built in 1840 by Duke Wilhelm of Nassau and has remained the residence of the ruling family for over two decades. Today it serves as Landtag for the state of Hesse. Constructed in 1610, the Old Town Hall is recognized as the oldest building in Wiesbaden, used today as a civil registry office. Engraved in paving in front of the Old Town Hall are the lilies of Wiesbaden, the lion of Nassau and the heraldic eagle of the Holy Roman Empire. Both the ducal palace and the old town hall are worth a visit during Wiesbaden holidays and short breaks.
Another renowned attraction worth a visit during your Wiesbaden holidays, the Protestant Marktkirche was constructed in the 1850s in a neo-Gothic style. The western steeple of the church is 302 feet high, thus being the highest building in Wiesbaden. One more building from the regency of Duke Wilhelm is Luisenplatz with the Waterloo Obelisk in the middle and surrounded by neo-classical buildings. In addition to the palace in the city center, the ducal family also had a large palace on the banks of the Rhine River, erected in the early eighteenth century. While enjoying your Wiesbaden holidays don't miss the opportunity to visit the Neroberg, offering a wonderful panorama of the city.
Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Wilhelmstasse, the ideal place for purchasing gifts, jewelry, toys and clothes, and Taunusstrasse, the central street for antique lovers. Schlossplatz is home to the traditional market held on Wednesdays and Saturdays and featuring local produce and household items.
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