Wiesbaden
Luisenplatz in Wiesbaden with the Bonifatiuskirche in the background
Coat of arms	Location
Coordinates	50°5′0″N 8°15′0″E / 50.08333, 8.25
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Administration
Country	Germany
State	Hesse
Admin. region	Darmstadt
District	Urban district
City subdivisions	26 Stadtbezirke
Lord Mayor	Hildebrand Diehl (CDU)
Governing parties	CDU / FDP / Greens
Basic statistics
Area	204.1 km² (79 sq mi)
- Elevation	115 m  (377 ft)
Population	287,000  (30/09/2006)[1]
- Density	1,406 /km² (3,642 /sq mi)
Founded	6 AD
Other information
Postal codes	65001 - 65207, 55240 - 55252
Area codes	0611, 06122, 06127, 06134
Licence plate code	WI
Website	wiesbaden.de
Location of Wiesbaden within Hesse
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Wiesbaden is a city in central Germany. It is the capital of the state of Hessen. Wiesbaden is situated on the right, northern bank of the river Rhine, opposite the city of Mainz on the other side of the river, and it is only a short distance from Frankfurt am Main. Wiesbaden has about 275,000 inhabitants, plus approximately 12,000 U.S. citizens (mostly associated with the American military). The town is twinned with Royal Tunbridge Wells in England. Germany is a Federal Republic made up of 16 States, known in German as Länder (singular Land). ... Hesse is also the name of the German writer Hermann Hesse, as well as the German mathematician Otto Hesse. ... The Rhine (German: ; Dutch: ; French: ; Italian: ; Romansh: ) is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe at 1,320 kilometres (820 miles), with an average discharge of more than 2,000 cubic meters per second. ... Mainz is a city in Germany and the capital of the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. ... Frankfurt am Main [ˈfraŋkfʊrt] is the largest city in the German state of Hessen and the fifth largest city of Germany. ... Royal Tunbridge Wells (often called simply Tunbridge Wells) is a Wealden town in west Kent in England, just north of the border with East Sussex. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the Queen (King) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified  -  by Athelstan 967 AD  Area  -  Total 130,395 km²  50,346 sq mi  Population  -  2007 estimate...

History

Evidence of settlements at Wiesbaden date back to the neolithic era. An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools. ... Era may refer to: Era, a long period of history ERA Real Estate, also known as Electronic Realty Associates Inc. ...

The Heidenmauer ("Heathen Wall") is the last remnants of the Roman fortifications of Aquae Mattiacorum.

Historical records document continuous occupancy after the erection of a Roman fort in the year 6. The thermal springs of Wiesbaden were first mentioned in Pliny the Elder's Naturalis Historia. The Roman settlement is first mentioned using the name, Aquae Mattiacorum (Latin for "Waters of the Mattiaci"), in 121. This name refers to the Chattian tribe of the Mattiaci (German: "Mattiaker"), who were living in this area at the time. The town also appears as Mattiacum in Ptolemy (2.10). Image File history File links Size of this preview: 400 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1664 × 2496 pixel, file size: 795 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) en Stone wall - the most ancient construction of Wiesbaden de Heidenmauer in Wiesbaden. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 400 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1664 × 2496 pixel, file size: 795 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) en Stone wall - the most ancient construction of Wiesbaden de Heidenmauer in Wiesbaden. ... Motto Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR) The Roman Empire. ... For other uses, see 6 (disambiguation). ... Green Dragon Spring at Norris Geyser A hot spring is a place where warm or hot groundwater issues from the ground on a regular basis for at least a predictable part of the year, and is significantly above the ambient ground temperature (which is usually around 55~57 F or... Pliny the Elder: an imaginative 19th Century portrait. ... Naturalis Historia Pliny the Elders Natural History is an encyclopedia written by Pliny the Elder. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in Latium, the region immediately surrounding Rome. ... The Mattiaci were an ancient, probably Germanic tribe located on the right side of the Rhine in the area of Wiesbaden and the Wetterau. ... 121 is a traditional clan of RA3 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. ... The Chatti (also Catti) were an ancient Germanic tribe settled in central and northern Hesse and southern Lower Saxony, along the upper reaches of the Weser river and in the valleys and mountains of the Eder, Fulda and Werra river regions, a district approximately corresponding to Hesse-Cassel, though probably... A medieval artists rendition of Claudius Ptolemaeus Claudius Ptolemaeus (Greek: ; ca. ...

The Alamanni captured the fort c. 260. Later, in the 370s, when the Romans and Alamanni were allied, the Alamanni gained control of the Wiesbaden area and were in charge of its defense against other Germanic tribes. area settled by the Alamanni, and sites of Roman-Alamannic battles, 3rd to 6th century The Alamanni, Allemanni, or Alemanni were originally an alliance of Germanic tribes located around the upper Main, land that is today part of Germany. ... Events Valerian I captured by the Persian king Shapur I; Gallienus becomes sole Roman emperor. ... Centuries: 3rd century - 4th century - 5th century Decades: 320s - 330s - 340s - 350s - 360s - 370s - 380s - 390s - 400s - 410s - 420s Years: 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 Events: Categories: 370s ... The term Germanic tribes (or Teutonic tribes) applies to the ancient Germanic peoples of Europe. ...

During the 6th century, the Franks displaced the Alamanni. In the 8th century the Franks built a royal yard ("Königshof", "curtis regia"). Sometime between 828 and 830, Einhard mentions "Wisabada". This is the first time that the name, Wiesbaden, is documented. The 6th century is the period from 501 - 600 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era. ... This article is about the Frankish people and society. ... (7th century — 8th century — 9th century — other centuries) Events The Iberian peninsula is taken by Arab and Berber Muslims, thus ending the Visigothic rule, and starting almost 8 centuries of Muslim presence there. ... Events Egbert became first King of England Alcamo was founded by the Muslim commander al-Kamuk. ... Events Christian missionary Ansgar visits Birka, trade city of the Swedes. ... Einhard as scribe Einhard (also Eginhard or Einhart) (born about 775 in the valley of the River Main, died March 14, 840, at Seligenstadt, Germany) was a Frankish historian and a dedicated servant of Charlemagne. ...

In the 1170s the Dukes of Nassau received the area around Wiesbaden as a fiefdom. They governed until in 1242 the Archbishop of Mainz conquered Wiesbaden and burnt it down. Wiesbaden returned to the house of Nassau in 1270. In 1329 the house of Nassau and thereby, Wiesbaden, received the right of coinage from Louis the Bavarian. Centuries: 11th century - 12th century - 13th century Decades: 1120s 1130s 1140s 1150s 1160s - 1170s - 1180s 1190s 1200s 1210s 1220s Years: 1170 1171 1172 1173 1174 1175 1176 1177 1178 1179 Events and Trends 1170 - Thomas à Becket assassinated 1171 - Saladin abolishes the Fatimid caliphate, restoring Sunni rule in Egypt. ... For other uses, see Nassau (disambiguation). ... Under the system of feudalism, a fiefdom, fief, feud, feoff, or fee, often consisted of inheritable lands or revenue-producing property granted by a liege lord in return for a form of allegiance, originally to give him the means to fulfill his military duties when called upon. ... // Events April 5 - During a battle on the ice of Chudskoye Lake, Russian forces rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights. ... Between 780–82 and 1802 the Archbishop of Mainz was an influential ecclesiastic and secular prince in the Holy Roman Empire. ... For broader historical context, see 1270s and 13th century. ... Events Antipope Nicholas V is excommunicated by Pope John XXII. Aimone of Savoy becomes Count of Savoy. ... Coinage is: A Drinking game also known as Quarters a series of coins struck as part of currency a magazine about numismatics, capitalized: COINage The right or process of making coins The creation of a neologism, or new word; see word coinage The duty or tax on refined tin, abolished... Emperor Louis IV Louis IV of Bavaria (also known as Ludwig the Bavarian) of the House of Wittelsbach (born 1282; died October 11, 1347) was duke of Bavaria from 1294/1301 together with his brother Rudolf I, also count of the Palatinate until 1329 and, German king since 1314 and...

Due to its participation in the uprisings of the Peasants' War Wiesbaden lost all its privileges in 1525 for over forty years. During this time, Wiesbaden built a new vineyard in 1526, became Protestant with the nomination of Wolf Denthener as first Lutheran pastor on January 1, 1543. The same day the first Latin school was opened, preparing pupils for the gymnasium in Idstein. In 1566 the privileges of the city were restored. Peasants War map. ... Events January 21 - The Swiss Anabaptist Movement was born when Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, George Blaurock, and about a dozen others baptized each other in the home of Manzs mother on Neustadt-Gasse, Zürich, breaking a thousand-year tradition of church-state union. ... A common vineyard. ... January 14 - Treaty of Madrid. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Protestantism encompasses the forms... The Lutheran movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity by the original definition. ... // Events February 21 - Battle of Wayna Daga - A combined army of Ethiopian and Portuguese troops defeat the armies of Adal led by Ahmed Gragn. ... The Latin school was the grammar school of earlier times in Europe. ... A gymnasium (pronounced with or, in Swedish, as opposed to ) is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English Grammar Schools and U.S. High Schools. ... Idstein is a small town with around 22000 inhabitants between Limburg and Wiesbaden in the county Rheingau-Taunus in Hessen, Germany. ... Events January 7 - Pius V becomes Pope Selim II succeeds Suleiman I as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Religious rioting in the Netherlands signifies the beginning of the Eighty Years War in the Netherlands. ...

The oldest remaining building of the town, the old city hall, was built during 1609 to 1610. No older buildings are preserved due to two fires in 1547 and 1561. // Events April 4 – King of Spain signs an edit of expulsion of all moriscos from Spain April 9 – Spain recognizes Dutch independence May 23 - Official ratification of the Second Charter of Virginia. ... // Events January 7 - Galileo Galilei discovers the Galilean moons of Jupiter. ... Year 1547 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... // Events The Edict of Orleans suspends the persecution of the Huguenots. ...

Memorial for the German Hessen-Nassaus fallen at the Battle of Waterloo

In 1815 the capital of Nassau was moved to Wiesbaden, and the city became the ducal residence. Building activity started in order to give the city a magnificent appearance. Most of the historical centre of Wiesbaden dates back to this time. In the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, Nassau decided to take Austria's side. This decision led to the end of the duchy: After the Austrian defeat Nassau was annexed by Prussia and became part of the Prussian province of Hessen-Nassau. Download high resolution version (1000x750, 113 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (1000x750, 113 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau (German Hessen-Nassau) was created in 1868 as a consequence of the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 by combining the previously independent Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Kassel), the Duchy of Nassau, the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt, areas gained from the Kingdom of Bavaria... Combatants First French Empire Seventh Coalition: United Kingdom Kingdom of Prussia United Netherlands Hanover Nassau Brunswick Commanders Napoleon Bonaparte Michel Ney Duke of Wellington Gebhard von Blücher Strength 73,000 67,000 Coalition 60,000 Prussian (48,000 engaged by about 18:00) Casualties 25,000 dead or wounded... April 5-12: Mount Tambora explodes, changing climate. ... Combatants Austria, Saxony, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg, Hanover and some minor German States (formerly as the German Confederation) Prussia, Italy, and some minor German States Strength 600,000 Austrians and German allies 500,000 Prussians and German allies 300,000 Italians Casualties 20,000 dead or wounded 37,000 dead... 1866 (MDCCCLXVI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Motto: Suum cuique Latin: To each his own Prussia at its peak, as leading state of the German Empire Capital Königsberg, later Berlin Political structure Duchy, Kingdom, Republic Duke1  - 1525–68 Albert I  - 1688–1701 Frederick III King1  - 1701–13 Frederick I  - 1888–1918 William II Prime Minister1,2... The Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau (German Hessen-Nassau) was created in 1868 as a consequence of the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 by combining the previously independent Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Kassel), the Duchy of Nassau, the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt, areas gained from the Kingdom of Bavaria...

Wiesbaden pedestrian zone.

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American armed forces have been present in Wiesbaden since the World War Two. The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division and Third Corps Support Command (3rd COSCOM) are both headquartered at the Wiesbaden Army Airfield, just off the Autobahn toward Frankfurt. Smaller supporting American kasernes and housing areas are scattered around the city. The Federal Criminal Police Office (Germany) (German: Bundeskriminalamt or BKA) is headquartered in a former American kaserne on the west side of the city. The armed forces of a state are its government sponsored defense and fighting forces and organizations. ... The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... The 1st Armored Division —nicknamed the Old Ironsides— is an armored division of the United States Army with base of operations in Wiesbaden, Germany. ... Wiesbaden Air Base was selected as the site for Headquarters, United States Air Forces in Europe on 28 September 1945 in large part due to its proximity to Frankfurt am Main, where the U.S. Seventh Army was Headquartered. ... It has been suggested that German Autobahns be merged into this article or section. ... Kaserne is the German translation of the word Barracks, and is the typical term used when naming the Garrison location for NATO forces stationed in Germany. ... The Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (in German: Bundeskriminalamt (BKA); other translations: Federal Criminal Police Bureau, Federal Criminal Office, Federal Criminal Bureau) is the federal police of Germany, comparable to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States, French National Police in France, or the Australian Federal Police...

Main sights

Biebrich Palace

The Schlossplatz ("palace square") is situated in the center of the city. There are two outstanding buildings on this square: the ducal palace and the new town hall. The palace was built by Duke Wilhelm of Nassau in 1840. For the twenty-six remaining years of ducal authority it was the residence of the ruling family. Today the building serves as Landtag (parliamentary building) for the federal state of Hesse. The new town hall replaced the old one in 1887. (The old town hall, built in 1610, is the oldest preserved building of the city and now is used as a civil registry office.) Engraved in the paving in front of the town hall are the heraldic eagle of the Holy Roman Empire, the lion of Nassau, and the lilies of Wiesbaden. Image File history File linksMetadata Wiesbaden-biebrich-schloss. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Wiesbaden-biebrich-schloss. ... A duke is a nobleman, historically of highest rank and usually controlling a duchy. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... A parliament is a legislature, especially in those countries whose system of government is based on the Westminster system modelled after that of the United Kingdom. ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... Heraldry in its most general sense encompasses all matters relating to the duties and responsibilities of officers of arms. ... Genera Several, see below. ... The extent of the Holy Roman Empire in c. ... Binomial name Panthera leo (Linnaeus, 1758) Distribution of Lions in Africa Synonyms Felis leo (Linnaeus, 1758) The lion (Panthera leo) is a mammal of the family Felidae and one of four big cats in the genus Panthera. ... lily is the best name in the whole wide world. ...

The Protestant Marktkirche ("market church") was built during 1852 to 1862 in a neo-Gothic style. Its western steeple is 92 m (302 feet) in height, being the highest building of the city. Another building from the regency of Duke Wilhelm is the Luisenplatz, a square named for the Duke's first wife. It is surrounded by Neoclassicist buildings, and in the middle of the square is the Waterloo Obelisk, commemorating the Nassauers who died in the wars against Napoleon. The monumental Kurhaus ("spa house") (now containing a casino) and the Hessian state theater are from the time of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Protestantism encompasses the forms... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Interior of Cologne Cathedral Gothic architecture is a style of architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, which flourished in Europe during the high and late medieval period. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... Neoclassicism (sometimes rendered as Neo-Classicism or Neo-classicism) is the name given to quite distinct movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture. ... The Luxor obelisk in the Place de la Concorde in Paris For other uses, see Obelisk (disambiguation). ... Napoléon I, Emperor of the French (born Napoleone di Buonaparte, changed his name to Napoléon Bonaparte)[1] (15 August 1769; Ajaccio, Corsica – 5 May 1821; Saint Helena) was a general during the French Revolution, the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other usages see Theatre (disambiguation) Theater (American English) or Theatre (British English and widespread usage among theatre professionals in the US) is that branch of the performing arts concerned with acting out stories in front of an audience using combinations of speech, gesture, music, dance, sound and spectacle &#8212... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... German Emperor Wilhelm (born Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albrecht, Prince of Prussia 27 January 1859–4 June 1941), was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia (de: Deutscher Kaiser und König von Preußen), ruling from 15 June 1888 to 9 November 1918. ...

Apart from the palace in the center, the ducal family had a large palace on the banks of the Rhine, known as Schloss Biebrich. This baroque building was erected in the first half of the 18th century. Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ...

Nerobergbahn funicular.

North of the city there is the Neroberg. From the top of this hill it is possible to view a panorama of the city. The Nerobergbahn funicular railway connects the city with the hill. Image File history File linksMetadata Wiesbaden-nerobergbahn. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Wiesbaden-nerobergbahn. ... The panoramic view from Connors Hill, near Swifts Creek, Victoria A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain, in a limited area. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Panoramic photography. ... The Nerobergbahn funicular. ... Angels Flight, Los Angeles, California with gantlet track configuration Duquesne Incline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with full length parallel tracks The Gütschbahn in Lucerne, Switzerland – from an 1893 guidebook A funicular, also called funicular railway, inclined railway, inclined plane, or, in the United Kingdom, a cliff railway, is a system of...

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Baths and spa

Wiesbaden is famous for its thermal springs and spa. Use of the thermal springs is first documented by the Romans. The spring bathing business became important for Wiesbaden near the end of the Middle Ages. In 1370, sixteen bath houses were in operation. By 1800, there were 2,239 inhabitants and twenty-three bath houses. Among visitors to the springs were Goethe, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Richard Wagner, and Johannes Brahms. In 1900, there were 86,100 inhabitants and 126,000 visitors. In those years there were more millionaires living in Wiesbaden than in any other city in Germany. Middle age is that stage in life when physical decline has started but a person cannot be called old. ... Events Beginning of the rule of Poland by Capet-Anjou family. ... // ON MAY 5 1853 MR.FADER HAD SEX WITH A MAN NAME MR WIEN THEN THEY HAD SON NAMEDMRS COTURE AND MR MANOOGIAN WENT INTO MRS HASKELLS OFFICE NAKED AND DANCED AROUND AND MASTERBATED ON HER CHEST AND SHE LICKED IT OFF THEN THEY HAD ORAL SEEX WITH NAPLOEAN OF...  , IPA: , (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) was a German poet, dramatist, novelist, theorist, humanist, scientist, and painter. ... Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (Russian: Фёдор Миха́йлович Достое́вский, IPA: , sometimes transliterated Dostoyevsky,Dostoievsky, or Dostoevski  ) (November 11 [O.S. October 30] 1821 – February 9 [O.S. January 28] 1881) is considered one of two greatest prose writers of Russian literature, alongside close contemporary Leo Tolstoy. ... Wilhelm Richard Wagner (May 22, 1813 – February 13, 1883) was a German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or music dramas as he later came to call them). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Year 1900 (MCM) was an exceptional common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar, but a leap year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. ...

Incorporations into Wiesbaden

The Marktkirche's neo-Gothic steeple dominates the center of Wiesbaden.

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Historical population

Population

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Mayors of Wiesbaden

• 1849-1868: Heinrich Fischer
• 1868-1882: Wilhelm Lanz
• 1882-1883: Christian Schlichter
• 1883-1913: Carl Bernhard von Ibell
• 1913-1919: Karl Glässing
• 1919-1929: Fritz Travers
• 1946-1953: Hans Heinrich Redlhammer
• 1951-1954: Georg Kluge
• 1954-1960: Dr. Erich Mix
• 1960-1968: Georg Buch
• 1968-1980: Rudi Schmitt
• 1980-1982: Georg-Berndt Oschatz
• 1982-1985: Hans-Joachim Jentsch
• 1985-1997: Achim Exner
• 1997-today: Hildebrand Diehl
• 2007- : Helmut Müller (mayor-elect, takeover from Hildebrand Diehl planned for July 2nd, 2007)

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Twinning

Wiesbaden is twinned with: This article is about partnerships between towns distant from each other; see Twin cities for the unrelated concept of physically neighbouring cities. ...

• Fondettes, France
• Ghent, Belgium
• Kefar Sava, Israel
• Klagenfurt, Austria
• Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Montreux, Switzerland
• Ocotal, Nicaragua
• San Sebastián, Spain
• Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
• Wrocław, Poland

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Coat-of-arms

Wiesbaden's coat-of-arms features fleurs-de-lys, stylized representations of the city's heraldic symbol, the lily. The blazon is: "Azure, two and one fleurs-de-lys Or". A coat of arms or armorial bearings (often just arms for short), in European tradition, is a design belonging to a particular person (or group of people) and used by them in a wide variety of ways. ... Fleurs-de-lys on the flag of Quebec The fleur-de-lis (also spelled fleur-de-lys; plural fleurs-de-lis or -lys) is used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the France monarchy (see King of France). ... This is an article about Heraldry. ...

Miscellaneous

Notable people born in Wiesbaden include painter Maria Vasilievna Yakunchikova-Weber, American tennis star John McEnroe (who was born on a U.S. military base at Wiesbaden), F1 driver Nico Rosberg, German film director Volker Schlöndorff, German product designer Dieter Rams, former head of design for Braun, and founder of Anheuser-Busch, Adolphus Busch (born in Mainz-Kastel). Peter Hanenberger an automotive specialist for General Motors and previous chairman for Australian car giant, Holden was also born here. Portrait of Maria Yakunchikova Maria Vasilievna Yakunchikova-Weber (1870-1902) was a Russian painter, graphic artist, and embroiderer. ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... John Patrick McEnroe, Jr. ... Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Nico Rosberg (born June 27, 1985 in Wiesbaden, Germany) is a Formula One race car driver who drives for the Williams team. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Volker Schlondorff Volker Schlöndorff (born in Wiesbaden, Germany on March 31, 1939) is a Berlin-based German filmmaker. ... Dieter Rams (born May 20 1932 in Wiesbaden) is a German industrial designer closely associated with the consumer products company Braun. ... Braun in Kronberg   (German pronunciation brown, English pronunciation brawn) GmbH is a German consumer products company known for its clean industrial designs. ... Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. ... Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Adolphus Busch Colonel Adolphus Busch (July 10, 1839 – October 10, 1913) was the founder of the Anheuser-Busch. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM or GMC is the worlds 2nd largest auto company by sales revenue (behind Toyota[1]) and was the worlds largest automaker by unit sales from 1931 to 2006, longer than any other automaker. ... This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ...

Mainz, on the opposite side of the Rhine river, is Wiesbaden's archrival — the two cities are the capitals of their respective Bundesländer, and citizens of both cities jokingly refer to those on the other one as "living on the wrong side of the river". Mainz is a city in Germany and the capital of the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. ... The Rhine (German: ; Dutch: ; French: ; Italian: ; Romansh: ) is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe at 1,320 kilometres (820 miles), with an average discharge of more than 2,000 cubic meters per second. ... A joke is a short story or series of words spoken or communicated with the intent of causing laughter or being found humorous by either listener/reader or performer/writer. ...

The city is often frequented by antipodean expats from nearby Frankfurt am Main as it has an Australian shop, selling exclusively Australian goods such as beer, biscuits and other paraphenalia. Antipodes (from Greek anti- opposed and pous foot) means diametrically opposed, and more specifically refers to the opposite side of the Earth, the region of the antipodal point, from where one is located. ... Frankfurt am Main [ˈfraŋkfʊrt] is the largest city in the German state of Hessen and the fifth largest city of Germany. ...

Transportation

Wiesbaden railroad station, built from 1904 till 1906.

Wiesbaden has several minor railway stops and one major station (Hauptbahnhof), which connects different local trains to Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Mainz, Limburg, and Koblenz via Rüdesheim. Train service to most locations outside the immediate area connect through Frankfurt. Local train and bus services are coordinated through the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund. Wiesbaden is connected to the Cologne-Frankfurt high-speed rail line by a 13-kilometer branch line. The A66, A671, and A643 autobahn highways directly service Wiesbaden, connecting to the nearby A3, A60, and A61. The nearest airport is Frankfurt International Airport, though discount airline flights are available at Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, around an hour's drive to the southwest. There are small container port operations nearby on the Rhine and Main Rivers. Download high resolution version (1447x817, 182 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (1447x817, 182 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (abbreviated RMV) is a transport association in the German state of Hesse, centered around Frankfurt am Main. ... Lahn bridge near Limburg The Cologne-Frankfurt high-speed rail line (in German: Neubaustrecke Köln-Rhein/Main) is a 177 km long railway line in Germany, connecting the cities of Cologne and Frankfurt. ... It has been suggested that German Autobahns be merged into this article or section. ... Frankfurt Airport Frankfurt Airport (IATA: FRA, ICAO: EDDF), known in German as Rhein-Main-Flughafen or Flughafen Frankfurt am Main, is located near Frankfurt am Main, Germany. ... For the NATO Military use of this facility, see Hahn Air Base Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (German: Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn) (IATA: HHN, ICAO: EDFH) is a commercial airport located 10 km (6. ... The Rhine (German: ; Dutch: ; French: ; Italian: ; Romansh: ) is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe at 1,320 kilometres (820 miles), with an average discharge of more than 2,000 cubic meters per second. ... Map showing the position of the Main in Germany The Main (pronounced in German like the English word mine) is a river in Germany, 524 km long (including White Main 574 km), and one of the more significant tributaries of the Rhine river. ...

External links

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References

2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

	Urban and rural districts in the State of Hesse in Germany
Urban districts Image File history File links Flag_of_Hesse_(state). ... Hesse (German: Hessen) is a state of Germany with an area of 21,110 km² and just over six million inhabitants. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ...	Darmstadt | Frankfurt (Main) | Kassel | Offenbach | Wiesbaden Darmstadt is a city in the Bundesland (federal state) of Hessen in Germany. ... For other uses, see Frankfurt (disambiguation). ... This article is about the city of Kassel in Hessen, Germany. ... (river) main-bow Offenbach am Main is a city in Hessen, Germany, located on southside of the river Main. ...
Rural districts	Bergstraße | Darmstadt-Dieburg | Fulda | Gießen | Groß-Gerau | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | Hochtaunuskreis | Kassel | Lahn-Dill-Kreis Limburg-Weilburg | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | Main-Taunus-Kreis | Marburg-Biedenkopf | Odenwaldkreis | Offenbach Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | Vogelsbergkreis | Waldeck-Frankenberg | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | Wetteraukreis Kreis Bergstraße (translated: mountain road) is a Kreis (district) in the south of Hesse, Germany. ... Darmstadt-Dieburg is a Kreis (district) in the south of Hesse, Germany. ... Fulda is a Kreis (district) in the north-east of Hesse, Germany. ... Gießen is a Kreis (district) in the middle of Hesse, Germany. ... Groß-Gerau is a Kreis (district) in the south of Hesse, Germany. ... Hersfeld-Rotenburg is a Kreis (district) in the east of Hesse, Germany. ... The Hochtaunuskreis is a Kreis (district) in the middle of Hesse, Germany. ... Kassel is a Kreis (district) in the north of Hesse, Germany. ... Lahn-Dill is a Kreis (district) in the west of Hesse, Germany. ... Limburg-Weilburg is a Kreis (district) in the west of Hesse, Germany. ... Main-Kinzig is a Kreis (district) in the east of Hesse, Germany. ... Main-Taunus is a Kreis (district) in the middle of Hesse, Germany. ... Marburg-Biedenkopf is a Kreis (district) in the west of Hesse, Germany. ... The Odenwaldkreis is a Kreis (district) in the south of Hesse, Germany. ... Offenbach is a Kreis (district) in the south of Hesse, Germany. ... Rheingau-Taunus is a Kreis (district) in the west of Hesse, Germany. ... Schwalm-Eder is a Kreis (district) in the north of Hesse, Germany. ... The Vogelsbergkreis is a Kreis (district) in the middle of Hesse, Germany. ... Waldeck-Frankenberg is a Kreis (district) in the north of Hesse, Germany. ... Werra-Meißner is a Kreis (district) in the north of Hesse, Germany. ... The Wetteraukreis is a Kreis (district) in the middle of Hesse, Germany. ...