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Located in the wooded Lahn River valley in the state of Hesse, Marburg is a picture-perfect destination. One of the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany, Marburg's architectural gems include Germany's oldest Gothic church, the Elisabethkirche. An ambitious project to restore the city's half-timbered houses has added to Marburg's immense charm. Idyllic half-timbered houses spot Marburg's charming countryside, which is full of restful spots in the Lahn meadows, the Castle Gardens, the Old Botanical Gardens and the municipal woods.
The city is centrally located in the valley of the Lahn, almost exactly halfway between Kassel and Frankfurt. Marburg students describe this city as “colorful, cosmopolitan, hospitable, and student-friendly.”
With a population of 80,000, Marburg offers the friendliness of a small city, yet as a university town, Marburg also offers plenty of culture and nightlife.
Top Sights of Marburg
- Elisabeth Cathedral
- Schloosh Castle
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