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Places to See in Wiesbaden Germany

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Wiesbaden in Germany is an idyllic city with much to offer its visitors, not least a rich spa tradition and several parks for relaxing strolls.  An ideal destination for vacation or simply getting away from it all! Situated between Frankfurt and Mainz, with an airport within twenty minutes' driving distance. The Kurhaus Since Roman times, people have valued Wiesbaden's many hot springs as tourist attractions and as an integral component of spa culture. As people discovered the healing powers of thermal springs during the 19th century, more and more discovered their benefits for bathing in them. Notably, members of higher social classes were drawn to them for healing purposes as the city transformed into a sprawling spa town. Friedrich von Thiersch's Kurhaus was one of Germany's most beautiful buildings during its construction at the turn of the 20th century, drawing praise for its neoclassical style and art details, which impressed German Emperor Wilhelm II when he visi