Sprendlingen, Administrative district in Dreieich, Germany
Sprendlingen is a district of Dreieich with around 20,000 residents positioned along a north-south axis between Frankfurt and Darmstadt. The area is shaped by forests and borders Neu-Isenburg to the south.
The district appears in records from 834, with a church donation documented in 880 showing its early religious importance. These early accounts demonstrate continuous settlement since medieval times.
The Erasmus-Alberus-Kirche displays baroque architecture from the early 18th century and shapes the district's character. The Christuskirche from the 1950s complements religious life and reflects how the area has grown over time.
The Dreieichbahn railway line connects the area directly to Frankfurt, while multiple bus routes serve the district. Visitors should note this is a heavily residential area where public transport is the best way to get around.
The coat of arms shows a red deer on a green hill within a silver shield, based on a local legend. The deer reportedly once jumped over a moving hay cart, a story that symbolizes the place's heritage.
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