In this section, we are gradually collecting more information about living and working in Wiesbaden, so you can see how beautiful our state capital is.

Places of Interest

Wilhelmstraße

• A grand boulevard planned and designed by Wiesbaden's city architect Christian Zais (1770-1820)

• Named after Nassau Duke Wilhelm I of Nassau-Weilburg, who resided in Wiesbaden from 1816 to 1839

• Now home to numerous upscale shops

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Wiesbaden Kurpark (Spa Park)

• Established in 1852 in the style of an English landscape garden

• Covers an area of 75,000 square meters in a narrow valley

• Features a pond with a six-meter-high water fountain, mature trees, several art objects, and monuments

• Hosts various events such as classical concerts, rock concerts, and in 2005, a visit by the Dalai Lama attended by 10,000 people

• During the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2008 UEFA European Championship, it was renamed Helmut-Schön-Park (after the former national team coach who began his coaching career in Wiesbaden)

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Wiesbadener Staatstheater

• Built in 1892/1894, initiated and supported by Emperor Wilhelm II, in neo-baroque style

• Consists of four stages

• Gable with the Schiller quote "The dignity of mankind is in your hands. Preserve it!"

• Today, over 30 new productions annually including opera, drama, and ballet

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Wiesbaden Kurhaus (Spa House)

• One of the most beautiful festival buildings in Germany

• Original building erected in 1810, reconstructed by Friedrich von Thiersch from 1905 to 1907

• Neo-classical architecture with Art Nouveau elements

• Hosts concerts, balls, conferences, and annual general meetings of several Wiesbaden corporations

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Nassauer Hof / Restaurant Ente

• Those who live and dine here always pay the most

• The hotel and restaurant are the most prestigious and finest in the city

• Five-star superior class = Overnight stay starting from 340 euros in a double room without breakfast

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Kuckucksuhr

• Supposedly the largest cuckoo clock in the world.

• Actually just a marketing gimmick by the shop owners.

• It's questionable whether one should actually buy anything there, but many photos are taken here.

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Marktkirche Wiesbaden

• The main Protestant church of the Hessian state capital, built from 1853 to 1862 by Carl Boos as the Nassau State Cathedral.

• Three-aisled basilica without a transept, in neo-Gothic style with classical ornamentation.

• Internally, it measures 50 meters long, 20 meters wide, 28 meters high, and is surrounded by galleries.

• The vaulted ceiling is painted as a starry sky.

• Carillon at a height of 65 meters in the main tower (220 steps).

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St. Bonifatius

• The main Catholic church of Wiesbaden dedicated to Saint Boniface.

• A neo-Gothic hall church built from 1844 to 1849 by Philipp Hoffmann, with two towers reaching a height of 68 meters.

• Dominant structure at Wiesbaden's Luisenplatz.

• Three-aisled floor plan in the shape of a Latin cross.

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Griechische Kapelle

• "Greek Chapel" = Russian Orthodox Church in Wiesbaden on the Neroberg (the city's local mountain and a popular destination, 245 meters above sea level).

• Built from 1847 to 1855 by Duke Adolf of Nassau on the occasion of his Russian wife's early death.

• Cross-domed church with five round towers with gilded domes.

• The ensemble includes one of the largest Russian cemeteries in Europe.

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Hessian State Parliament

• Neoclassical City Palace, seat of the State Parliament since 1946.

• Built from 1837 to 1841 as the residence of the Dukes of Nassau.

• The green-colored Kavaliershaus and the red-colored Wilhelmsbau directly adjoin the main palace.

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Wiesbaden City Hall

• Neo-Renaissance style, built from 1884 to 1887 by Georg von Hauberrisser.

• Notable Ratskeller (town cellar) designed in 1890 by Wiesbaden painter Kaspar Kögler.

• Usage: Administrative building, as well as exhibitions and gastronomy.

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Wiesbaden Pedestrian Zone

• The city center and completely traffic-calmed.

• 25% of Wiesbaden has historical relevance, including numerous buildings.

Districts

Sonnenberg

• Adjacent to the city center in the northeast.

• Today considered an upscale residential area with many villas and numerous new houses.

• Many shops offer good shopping opportunities outside the city center.

• Noteworthy: Sonnenberg Castle Ruins and city walls.

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Westend

• One of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Germany.

• Multicultural and one of the liveliest districts in Wiesbaden.

• Abundance of old buildings, relatively affordable rents.

• Numerous specialty shops and an international mix of industries.

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