Marburg, University town in Hesse, Germany
Marburg extends along the Lahn River valley with its historic upper town perched on a hill, crowned by a medieval castle at 186 meters elevation.
The settlement received town privileges in 1222 and later served as the capital of the Landgraviate of Hessen-Marburg during parts of the 15th to 17th centuries.
The Brothers Grimm collected folklore while studying at Phillips University, established in 1527 as the first Protestant-founded university in the world.
Glass elevators connect the lower part of town to the upper section, making the steep medieval streets accessible for visitors exploring the city center.
During winter months, the Waggonhalle cultural center hosts over 200 performances including theater, dance, circus shows, and wrestling matches in a converted railway building.
Location: Marburg-Biedenkopf
Inception: 1140
Elevation above the sea: 186 m
Shares border with: Cölbe, Kirchhain, Ebsdorfergrund, Weimar, Gladenbach, Dautphetal, Lahntal
Address: 35 Marburg, Germany 35043 Marburg
Website: https://marburg.de
GPS coordinates: 50.81667,8.76667
Latest update: June 18, 2025 13:59
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