Welcome to Marburg, the university town of Germany. The meaning of this historic town is “Frontier Fortress” and it was named after the 11th-century old Landgrafen Palace.

Highlights
Inhabited since 1140
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Capital of Hessen
University of Marburg
Thirty Years' War
Brothers Grimm
Austro-Prussian War

You will be greeted by the picturesque views of the river Lahn, a romantic city center, plenty of bars, cafés and restaurants, and a castle facing the town from a hilltop. Walk where some of Germany’s greatest have walked, like the Brothers Grimm, Martin Luther or Novel Prise Winner Emil von Behring.

At the heart of the city, Marktplatz, you will be greeted by the 16th century gothic Town Hall. The renaissance tower of this building boasts a 400 plus years old clock, where every hour the bells are accompanied by a singing metal rooster. Explore around the narrow lanes and the half-timbered houses of the old town, between a palace and an impressive Gothic church.

Points of Interest
•    Landgrafen Palace
•    St. Michaelskapelle
•    St. Elizabeth's Church
•    St. Peter and Paul Church
•    Philipps-University Marburg
•    Kaiser Wilhelm Tower



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