Wiesbaden, capital of the Land of Hesse, lies at the foot of the wooded Taunus hills, extending with its suburbs to the Rhine. The town's 27 thermal springs (46-67°C/115-153°F), its mild climate and its beautiful surroundings make it a much-frequented health resort. Wiesbaden is the seat of the Federal Criminal Department, the Federal Statistical Office and the Federation of the German Film Industry. There are a number of large Sekt-making establishments in the surrounding area.
In the Biebrich district of Wiesbaden, 5km/3mi south of the town center, is Schloss Biebrich (1698-1744), a Baroque palace that was a seat of the Dukes of Nassau.
To the north of Wiesbaden rises the wooded Neroberg (245m/804ft; rack railroad), with the conspicuous Greek Chapel (Russian Orthodox) and the beautifully situated Opel Baths.
This annual three-week festival runs from mid-November to early December and incorporates various performances showcasing the work of J.S. Bach and many of his contemporaries. There are usually over 20 performances every year, including operas, choral and chamber concerts, and recitals. Various venues are used during the festival, including many local churches.
In the northwest of Wiesbaden, on Schützenhausweg, can be found the Fasanerie (Pheasantry), a botanical and zoological park (red deer, moufflons, wild pigs, bison, etc.).
This annual festival runs through the entire month of May and includes daily events. The festival was founded in 1896, making it the second oldest music festival in western Germany. Among the performances held every year are operas, dance and theatrical performances, orchestral concerts and recitals. The aim of the festival is two-fold. It strives to incorporate high quality music, while at the same time bringing together acclaimed musicians from all over the world.
All the performances take place in the Hesse State Theater.
Address: Wiesbaden Internationalen Maifestspiele, Hessisches Staatstheater, D-65205 Wiesbaden, Germany
The Wiesbaden Municipal Museum (Städtisches Museum), at the south end of Wilhelmstrasse (Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2), has collections of antiquities and natural history and a picture gallery with the fine Jawlensky Collection. Opposite it is the Rhein-Main-Halle, a congress and exhibition center.
Address: Wiesbaden - Municipal Museum, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2, D-65185 Wiesbaden, Germany
Rheingau Musik Festival runs from late June to late August and includes over 40 events. The festival brings together internationally-acclaimed chamber orchestras as well as soloists, for concerts of baroque music. The venues for the Rheingau Musik Festival performances include local castles, mansions and churches.
Address: Rheingau Musik Festival, Kartenvorverkauf im Carsch-Haus Kirchgasse 28, D-65185 Wiesbaden, Germany
In the Schlossplatz, in the town center of Wiesbaden (west of Wilhelmstrasse), is the Schloss (1837-41), now occupied by government offices. Between the Schlossplatz and the Marktplatz are the Town Hall (1884-88) and the Market Church (1852-62; Protestant).
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