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Mannheim is the cultural and economic heart of the Rhein- modern and contemporary works of art from the 19th, 20th and 21st region and has become one of the main service metropolises. This centuries from the fields of painting, sculpture and graphics. diverse university city, located at the point where the Neckar and Tue–Sun and public holidays 11 am–6 pm, Wed 11 am–8 pm, closed Rhine rivers merge, has been the birthplace of many breakthrough Mondays, Friedrichsplatz, www.kunsthalle-mannheim.de inventions, including the car and the tractor. The culture of this city is wide-ranging, traditional and never boring. 5 FRIEDRICHSPLATZ In 1899, Friedrichsplatz, named after the reigning Grand Duke Friedrich I, was completely redesigned, with Art Nouveau ornaments History and Baroque elements combined in gardens and pools. The square is landscaped in the French symmetrical style. The village of "Mannenheim" is first mentioned in a document dating from 766. In 1606, Elector Frederick IV of the Palatine laid the 6 PARADEPLATZ AND STADTHAUS N1 foundation stone for the fortress of Mannheim. Since then, the city In the centre of the "City of Squares", the two main shopping has been destroyed and rebuilt no less than four times. What has been streets – "Planken" and "Breite Straße" – intersect at Paradeplatz. preserved, however, is the city's characteristic grid-like road network, Here, everyday life takes place around the monumental fountain. which is why the city is often called the "City of Squares". In January The neighbouring Stadthaus N1 houses the public library, numerous 1607, Mannheim was granted municipal rights by the Elector. When cafés, restaurants and shops. O1 Elector Carl Philipp of relocated to Mannheim, it boosted the city enormously in terms of architecture and resulted in Mannheim 7 MARKTPLATZ becoming one of the main cities in the region. In the 19th century, Marktplatz lies to the north of the city centre and is one of the trade and commerce became increasingly important. During the First most visited squares in Mannheim. The Baroque fountain shows and Second World Wars, Mannheim was badly damaged, following the allegorical figures of Mercury the god of commerce, Mannheima which the city was painstakingly reconstructed. the patron goddess of the city, and the river gods Rhine and Neckar. The weekly market is held here in historic surroundings three times a week. G1 Sights 8 JESUIT CHURCH 1 WATER TOWER The model for this impressive Baroque church was the mother church This symbol of Mannheim is located at the highest point of Friedrichs- of the Jesuits in Rome. Unfortunately, this church, too, was badly platz, and is one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in damaged in World War II. The side altars by sculptor Peter Anton von Europe, with its 60m-tall tower visible from afar. The roof of the Verschaffelt are original. A4, www.jesuitenkirchemannheim.de tower is crowned with a statue of Amphitrite, the wife of Poseidon. 9 CHRISTUSKIRCHE 2 BAROQUE PALACE This Protestant church in the city's Oststadt district was built in the Art In the centre of the city stands the largest Baroque palace in , Nouveau style with some neo-Baroque elements between 1907 and built between 1720–1760, with its origins dating back to the "Fried- 1911. It is Mannheim's largest church and is still totally preserved in richsburg" fortress built by Elector Frederick IV in 1606. Today, the its original state. Each year, around 80 concerts with their own choirs, palace is arguably the most beautiful university building in Germany, soloists and special musical services are held here, which attract with visitors still able to see the knight's hall and the throne room, countless visitors. The Steinmeyer organ from 1911, the largest the painting and coin collections, and magnificently furnished rooms. memorial organ in Baden-Württemberg, can be admired here. Tue–Sun and public holidays 10 am–5 pm, Bismarckstraße, Werderplatz 15, www.christuskirchemannheim.de www.schloss-mannheim.de 10 LUISENPARK 3 NATIONAL THEATRE Located directly on the banks of the Neckar, Luisenpark is considered The National Theatre Mannheim was founded by Elector Carl Theodor one of Germany's most beautiful parks. Theme and adventure play- at the end of the 18th century. A milestone in its history was the grounds, a farm, the floating stage, the Chinese Garden and numerous première of Friedrich Schiller's drama "The Robbers" in 1782, which theme gardens are all ideal for spending relaxing hours in the open made the young author as, as well as the theatre, famous. air. Theodor-Heuss-Anlage 2, www.luisenpark.de Mon 11 am–1 pm, Tue–Fri 11 am–6 pm, Sat 11 am–1 pm, Mozartstr. 9, www.nationaltheater-mannheim.de 11 FERNMELDETURM Mannheim's 212.8-metre-tall telecommunications tower is the 4 KUNSTHALLE city's highest building and newest symbol. From the 125-metre-high For over a century, the cultural life of Mannheim has been heavily observation deck and rotating restaurant, visitors can enjoy a fantastic influenced by the Kunsthalle art museum. It exhibits international view of Mannheim and the Rhine Valley. Hans-Reschke-Ufer 2 Travelling with Kids General Information

12 TECHNOSEUM TOURISTENINFORMATIONSZENTRUM MANNHEIM This museum, opened in 1990, invites young and old on an interactive Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 68161 Mannheim, journey. Witness the technical and social changes that have taken Mon–Fri 9 am–7 pm , Sat 10am–1 pm, closed Sundays, place between the 18th century and today. Displays enable you to Tel. +49 (0) 621 / 293 87 00, www.tourist-mannheim.de experiment – and bring technology to life. Mon–Sun 9 am–5 pm, Museumsstraße 1, www.technoseum.de Please do not hesitate to contact the front desk for further information about the attractive A-ROSA excursions and city tours.

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