The small city of Baden-Baden in the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg is a resort with worldwide fame. The hot springs of these places were discovered by the ancient Romans. The ruins of Roman terms exist in Baden to this day.
Baden-Baden (Baden-Baden), photo Gatodidi
Small town Baden-Baden in German state Baden-Wurttemberg - This is a resort with worldwide fame. The hot springs of these places were discovered by the ancient Romans. Ruins Roman term (Romische Thermen) exist in Baden to this day.
The city's attractions
At the sources, the Romans built baths for their warriors. In 214, there were equipped terms for the emperor himself Caracalla. Romans left the river valley Oos, their settlement gradually turned into ruins, and healing springs were forgotten for a long time.
Baden-Baden, photo by Martin van Duijn
In the 12th century Margrave of Baden built the gothic castle Altes Schloss on a hill near the city. In 1306, Baden authorities drew attention to thermal fountains. The Badon resort (as it was called in the fourteenth century) began to develop again. In 1507, for the first time in German history, a resort fee was introduced here. It was then that the resort of Baden gained world fame.
Drinking Hall (Trinkhalle), photo by tomgoldsmith
The resort gained particular popularity thanks to the Russian aristocracy. Nee Badenprincess louise (Russian wife Tsar Alexander I) was the first to bring fashion to rest in Baden. Great princes and dignitaries, famous artists and writers traveled to German soil. In Baden, "at the water" at different times went Tolstoy, Turgenev, Chekhov, Gogol and Dostoevsky. Representatives of noble families were constantly at the resort. Gagarin and Volkonsky, Menshikov and Trubetskoy.
Baden-Baden (Baden-Baden), photo Edber Sony
Wellness baths of the nobility were furnished with taste and exceptional luxury. It was believed that Baden water cured consumption and other serious illnesses. Sources hit from a depth of 1.8 km; water temperature reached 68 ° C.
Baden-Baden
The aristocratic atmosphere was preserved here in the 20th century - then Baden was recognized as the European "summer capital". Its double name Baden-Baden (because it was often called "Baden in Baden" (Baden region)) was received in 1931.
Baden-Baden today
Roman-Irish baths Friedrichsbad, photo by Belen y Miryam
Today's Baden-Baden is considered the most refined, most prestigious and luxurious thermal spa in Germany. Amazing climate, abundance of greenery, a beautiful historical center, fashionable hotels and health centers in Baden are known all over the world.
Terme Caracalla Complex (Caracalla Therme), photo by Y.C.LIU
The symbol of Baden-Baden became thermal fountains. Ancient balneological complexes "in combination" are cultural monuments. The Roman-Irish baths Friedrichsbad with a huge swimming pool (XIX century) are built on the model of ancient Roman terms. The unique Therma Caracalla complex in the central park is built on twelve sources. It consists of several pools with grottoes and waterfalls.
Ruins of an old castle (Altes Schloß), photo Rainer Falle
The most ancient buildings of the city - ruins of the old castle and Roman baths. New castle built in the XV century, and in 1847 completely renovated. From the observation deck Neues Schloss offers a beautiful panorama.
Russian Church (Russisch-Orthodoxe Kirche), photo by Fr Maxim Massalitin
The main religious monuments are the neo-Gothic Evangelical Church (Evangelische Stadtkirche) (1864) and the Russian Church - Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord (Christi-Verklärungskirche) of the 19th century.
Churches of Baden-Baden
In addition to two large churches in each urban area of Baden-Baden, there are one or more:
- Cathedral Church (Stiftskirche)
- church of st. Bernhard (Bernharduskirche)
- Church of St. Bonifatius (St. Bonifatius Lichtental)
- Church of St. Dionysius Oos
- road church of st. Christopher (Autobahnkirche St. Christophorus)
- Stourdza-Kapelle of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of the Romanian Patriarchate
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John (St.-Johanniskirche)
- mosque
- synagogue
Theater Baden-Baden (Theater Baden-Baden), photo Belen y Miryam
Of the cultural sites of interest:
- Brahmshouse (Brahms House),
- City Museum (Stadtmuseum Baden-Baden),
- Kunsthalle Exhibition Hall (Staatliche Kunsthalle),
- Toy Museum with a unique collection of doll houses,
- Theater Baden-Baden (Theater Baden-Baden),
- Festspielhaus (Festspielhaus) - the only German theater that does not receive government subsidies,
- The Fabergé Museum is dedicated to the work of the jewelry company Carl Faberge,
- Museum Frieder Burda
Casino Kurhaus
The main attraction of Baden - the famous casino Kurhaus.
Iffezheim Racecourse (Rennplatz Iffezheim)
At the racecourse of Iffezheim (Rennplatz Iffezheim) near Baden, the most famous people in Europe gather. The annual race in the town of Iffezheim become an informal social event for the entire European elite.
Baden-Baden, photo by Belen y Miryam
Baden-Baden (Baden-Baden), photo Rich2012
Baden-Baden (Baden-Baden), photo Barbara
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