Baden-Baden facts for kids
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Baden-Baden
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View of Baden-Baden from Mount Merkur.
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | Baden-Württemberg | ||
| Admin. region | Karlsruhe | ||
| District | Urban district | ||
| Elevation | 181 m (594 ft) | ||
| Population
(2021-12-31)
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| • Total | 55,527 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
76530–76534
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| Dialling codes | 07221, 07223 | ||
| Vehicle registration | BAD | ||
| Website | baden-baden.de | ||
Baden-Baden is a spa town with around 50,000 inhabitants in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is at the border of the Rhine valley and the Black Forest. The town is well known as a spa town, as a place for rich people and for many cultural offers. In the 19th century the town played an important role as a meeting place for the nobles, rich and other important people. A rich cultural heritage from that time can still be found at Baden-Baden.
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History
The springs of Baden-Baden were known to the Romans, and the foundation of the town is referred to the emperor Hadrian by an inscription of somewhat doubtful authenticity. The name of Aurelia Aquensis was given to it in honour of Aurelius Severus, in whose reign it would seem to have been well known. Fragments of its ancient sculptures are still to be seen, and in 1847 remains of Roman vapour baths, well preserved, were discovered just below the New Castle.
In 1931, the town of Baden-Baden was officially given its double name (a short form for "Baden in Baden", i.e. Baden in the state of Baden). In both World Wars, the town escaped destruction. After World War II, Baden-Baden became the headquarters of the French forces in Germany and the site of a displaced persons camp.
From September 23 to September 28 1981, the XIth Olympic Congress took place in the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden.
The Baden Airpark is 15 km west of Baden-Baden.
The Russian writer Dostoevsky wrote "The Gambler" while gambling at the famous Baden-Baden Casino.
Sights
- Kurhaus
- The Casino
- Friedrichsbad
- Caracalla Spa
- Lichtentaler Allee, a well known 19th century park
- Sammlung Frieder Burda
- Old Castle "Hohenbaden", built in 1102, the first residence of the margraves of Baden, a ruin since the 15th century
- New Castle, former residence of the margraves of Baden
- The famous Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
- Ruins of Roman baths, ca. 2000 years old, excavated in 1847
- Stiftskirche, a church including the tombs of fourteen margraves of Baden
- "The Paradise" (Paradies), an Italian style Renaissance garden with lots of trick fountains
- Mount Merkur with Merkurbergbahn funicular railway and observation tower
- Fremersberg Tower
- Fabergé Museum
- Baden-Baden
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Kurhaus
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Casino
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Friedrichsbad
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Caracalla Spa
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Lichtentaler Allee
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Sammlung Frieder Burda
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Old Castle
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New Castle
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Festspielhaus
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Ruins of Roman baths
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Stiftskirche
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Paradies
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Mount Merkur
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Fremersberg Tower
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Fabergé Museum
Images for kids
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Baden-Baden in 1910
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Emil Kessler
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Francis Pigou
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Sir William Des Vœux
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Anna Zerr
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Antoinette Bower, 1961
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old town (Altstadt)
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Florentine Hill (Florentinerberg), with the New Castle (top right), the Caracalla Spa (lower right), and the Friedrichsbad (lower left)
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Baden-Baden's parish church (Stiftskirche)
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The Trinkhalle
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Brenner's Park Hotel
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The Russian Orthodox Church (Russische Kirche)
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Sturdza Chapel
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The Friedrichsbad, New Castle, and Abbey School (Klosterschule vom Heiligen Grab)
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The Spa Shell, an open-air concert venue
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Museum Frieder Burda
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Lichtentaler Allee
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Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden
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Fabergé Museum
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Museum der Kunst und Technik des 19. Jahrhunderts
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Brahmshaus
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Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
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Mount Merkur, tower
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Fremersberg Tower
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The Old Castle
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The Kurhaus and Casino
See also
In Spanish: Baden-Baden para niños
