Marburg Trip Overview
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. 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. Explore around the narrow lanes and the half-timbered houses of the old town, sandwiched between a palace and an impressive Gothic church.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Marburg, Germany
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marburg, Hessen, Germany
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. 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. Explore around the narrow lanes and the half-timbered houses of the old town, sandwiched between a palace and an impressive Gothic church.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Marburg, Marburg, Hesse
You will learn about:
Inhabited since 1140
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Capital of Hessen
University of Marburg
Thirty Years’ War
Brothers Grimm
Austro-Prussian War
You will see:
Landgrafen Palace
St . Michaelskapelle
St. Elizabeth’s Church
St. Peter and Paul Chruch
Philipps-University Marburg
Kaiser Wilhelm Tower