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    DARMSTADT, the BEAUTIFUL GEM of MEDIEVAL TOWN in Germany #germany4k



    DARMSTADT, the BEAUTIFUL GEM of MEDIEVAL TOWN in Germany #germany4k

    Darmstadt, The Science and Cultural Gem of Medieval Town in Germany

    Darmstadt is a medieval town that is now home to heavy industry and punctuated by a number of art nouveau buildings. It is located in central-west Germany about 20km from Frankfurt. Like Frankfurt, it is home to a number of major German companies and tends to attract business travellers more than tourists. With this in mind, you are unlikely to find yourself in Darmstadt unless you have to visit a pharmaceutical company or the university.

    Darmstadt was awarded a town charter in 1330 and became part of Hessen-Darmstadt in 1576. It is most well-known for its art nouveau buildings and commitment to culture.

    Darmstadt was the main city in Hesse until 1919 when Weisbaden took over (it now hosts the regional parliament). If you search for the history of Darmstadt, you find tales awfully like many other major German cities including persecution of Jewish communities from the Sixteenth to the Twentieth century.

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    2. @charlesgrant-skiba5474 on

      Darmstadt was bombed 34 times. Only about 30% of the old buildings survived the war (many of them are just external facades), the rest are typical, rather ugly post-war buildings and some "modern" structures from recent years (but nothing special, you can find such everywhere). Unfortunately, the old, unique historical beauty and charm has been lost forever. This city no longer has its unique character. And few would like to rebuild, even part of what was lost. For many "new Germans" it does not matter, because it is not their history.

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