Hesse, Federated state in Central Germany.
Description
Hesse is a state in the middle of Germany, covering forests, low mountains, and cities along major rivers. The territory includes rural areas with agricultural land alongside urban zones where industry and administration are concentrated.
History
The current state was formed after the Second World War from several historical territories under American administration. Its borders were drawn to unite different regions into a single political unit.
Culture
Apple wine taverns in traditional half-timbered villages draw locals who gather in communal halls for seasonal festivals and regional specialties. Visitors notice the dialect spoken in smaller towns and the way residents maintain old crafts alongside modern industries.
Practical
Travelers reach the state through Frankfurt airport, which connects to hundreds of destinations worldwide and handles thousands of passengers daily. The railway and highway network links urban centers with smaller towns across the territory.
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The territory hosts the European Central Bank and over two hundred banking institutions, making Frankfurt the main financial center of the country. This concentration of financial bodies shapes the skyline with tall buildings and brings professionals from around the world to the city.
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Hesse preserves an extensive collection of historic structures spanning nearly two millennia. The Roman fort of Saalburg near Bad Homburg documents 2nd century frontier fortifications along the Limes. Medieval monasteries such as Arnsburg near Lich and Seligenstadt demonstrate Carolingian and...
European Central Bank
60.2 km
Kurpfälzisches Museum
135.2 km
Edersee
63.6 km
Heidelberg Castle
135.3 km
Niederwalddenkmal
106.4 km
Die Schattenseite des Regenbogens
85.7 km
Hercules monument, Kassel
82.9 km
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
83.1 km
Frankenstein Castle
94.3 km
St. Paul's Church, Frankfurt am Main
60.6 km
Würzburg Residence
111.6 km
Möhne Reservoir
118.4 km
Wasserkuppe
65.4 km
Odenwaldschule
107.6 km
Peterskirche
120.1 km
Felsenmeer
101.3 km
Commerzbank Tower
60.8 km
Mainz Cathedral
86.5 km
Ewiges Eis
71.7 km
Eberbach Abbey
93.9 km
Upper German-Raetian Limes
90.8 km
Römer
60.6 km
Limes Germanicus
127.9 km
Großer Feldberg
58.3 km
Frankfurt U-Bahn
60.4 km
Frankfurt Cathedral
60.5 km
Palmengarten
60 km
Main Tower
60.7 km
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