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Karlsruhe, District capital in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

The city extends across the Rhine Plain between the Black Forest and Palatinate Forest, featuring a distinct radial layout with 32 streets emerging from the palace.

Margrave Karl Wilhelm established the city in 1715, constructing a central palace that became the focal point of a precisely planned fan-shaped urban development.

The Center for Art and Media ranks among the leading cultural institutions in Germany, presenting digital art, contemporary exhibitions, and technological innovations.

The central Marktplatz square connects to numerous shopping areas, restaurants, and the main transportation hub, making it an essential point for city navigation.

The Federal Constitutional Court and Federal Court of Justice establish Karlsruhe as Germany's judicial capital, concentrating national legal authority in one location.

Location: Karlsruhe Government Region

Inception: June 17, 1715

Elevation above the sea: 121 m

Part of: Upper Rhine Trinational Metropolitan Region

Shares border with: Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Stutensee, Weingarten, Pfinztal, Karlsbad (Baden), Waldbronn, Ettlingen, Rheinstetten, Hagenbach, Wörth am Rhein

Website: http://stadt-karlsruhe.de

GPS coordinates: 49.01667,8.40000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:58

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