Sunday 18 June 2023

Mannheim

Mannheim which is located in southwestern Germany, is basically a university city and today we had a good stroll around most of the recommended sights.

It is a very walkable city being almost flat and is bordered by two rivers, The Rhine and Neckar

The Mannheim Water Tower, or Wasserturm, is an iconic landmark and is regarded as an architectural gem. This historic tower stands tall in Friedrichsplatz and features a striking Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) design. The surrounding area includes beautiful gardens, a fountain, and a lively square with cafes and shops.







The Mannheim Palace, or Mannheimer Schloss, is an exceptionally large Baroque palace that serves as a symbol of the city. The palace now houses the University of Mannheim. The names of the city streets start at the Schloss so that the street directly in front of the Schloss is A and the next street over is B and ….

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