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 Wiesbaden
Later, in the 370s, when the Romans and Alamanni were allied, the Alamanni gained control of the Wiesbaden area and were in charge of its defense against other Germanic tribes.
Wiesbaden returns to the house of Nassau in 1270.
Wiesbaden is famous for its thermal sources and spa.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/wi/Wiesbaden.html   (407 words)

  
 Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is situated on the right (north) bank of the Rhine (German: "Rhein"), near the city of Mainz (spelled "Mayence" in older English documents, but generally spelled "Mainz" in English today) on the opposite side of the river, and a short distance, about twenty miles (thirty kilometers), from Frankfurt am Main, to the east.
This decision led to the end of the duchy: After the Austrian defeat Nassau was annexed by Prussia and became part of the Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau.
Wiesbaden is famous for its thermal springs and spa.
www.transporteon.com /Destinations-W/Wiesbaden.php   (1020 words)

  
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Wiesbaden grew rapidly and its population doubled between 1880 and 1905.
Wiesbaden lies between the southern foothills of the Taunus Mountains and the Rhine at 50.05 N and 8.15 E and comprises an area of 204 sq.
Wiesbaden is repeatedly described as having an incomparable charm.
www.dscp.dla.mil /dscpe/welcome/wiesgen.htm   (3928 words)

  
 Wiesbaden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Notable people born in Wiesbaden include American tennis star John McEnroe (who was born on a U.S. military base at Wiesbaden), German film director Volker Schlöndorff and German product designer Dieter Rams, former head of design for Braun.
Wiesbaden has an several railway stations, the most important station is Wiesbaden main station which connects different local trains to Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Mainz, Limburg and Koblenz via Rüdesheim.
Wiesbaden is located near the A3, A66, A647, and the A643 motorway.
www.higiena-system.com /wiki/link-Wiesbaden   (1052 words)

  
 Ouray Colorado Spa, Hot Springs Lodging, Wiesbaden Hotsprings Hotel, Colorado bed and breakfast, Lodging, CO (via ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Wiesbaden is a small intimate natural hot springs spa and lodge, known for its peaceful atmosphere, "casual elegance" and European flair.
Because of its environment and the therapeutic qualities of its continually flowing natural hot springs the Wiesbaden is recognized as "unequaled for relaxation and rejuvenation".
Relax in the Wiesbaden’s continually flowing natural hot springs vapor cave with 108 degrees soaking pool, outdoor swimming pool of 99 to 102 degrees, and the Lorelei, a private outdoor spa with soaking pool, secluded for private use.
www.wiesbadenhotsprings.com.cob-web.org:8888   (285 words)

  
 Wiesbaden - Wikimedia Commons
English: Wiesbaden is a en:city in central en:Germany.
Wiesbaden is situated on the right (en:north) bank of the en:Rhine (German: "Rhein"), near the city of en:Mainz on the opposite side of the river, and a short distance, about twenty en:miles (thirty en:kilometers), from en:Frankfurt am Main, to the en:east.
Wiesbaden situa-se na margem direita do rio pt:Reno, frente à cidade de pt:Mainz no lado oposto do rio.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Wiesbaden   (303 words)

  
 Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WAAF), Germany
Consequently, Wiesbaden served as the hub for all activities supporting the Berlin Airlift, with around-the-clock flights from Wiesbaden Air Base.
An Army Armored Brigade was stationed at Wiesbaden Air Base in the mid 1970s until it was replaced by the 3D Combat Support Command and 12th Aviation Brigade in the mid 1980s.
From 1975 through 1993 Wiesbaden was a joint Army/Air Force community with a service-wide reputation for excellence that was enhanced by the strong bonds that developed between these organizations.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/wiesbaden.htm   (772 words)

  
 Wiesbadener Knabenchor
The Wiesbadener Knabenchor (Wiesbaden Boys Choir) was founded in 1960 by minister Dr. Hugo Herrfurth at the "Ringkirche" in Wiesbaden.
The Wiesbadener Knabenchor maintains close contacts to boys and youth choirs from Germany and from foreign countries.
The association is supported by private promoters, the city of Wiesbaden and the church municipalities of Wiesbaden, in particular by the Protestant municipality of Wiesbaden.
www.wiesbadener-knabenchor.de /about_us.htm   (391 words)

  
 Wiesbaden travel guide - Wikitravel
Wiesbaden [1] is the capital of the German State Hesse.
Wiesbaden is a historic spa city, which has catered to people from countries near and far for many centuries.
The most attractive building in Wiesbaden is the Kurhaus situated in the city center.
wikitravel.org /en/Wiesbaden   (408 words)

  
 Wiesbaden: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
Wiesbaden was founded as a Celtic settlement in the 3d cent.
In 1806 the city was made the capital of Nassau and with it passed to Prussia in 1866.
In 1995 it was in Nagoya, Japan, and in 1997 it was held in Wiesbaden, Germany.
www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/wiesbaden.jsp   (1434 words)

  
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 Wiesbaden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wiesbaden is situated on the right, northern bank of the river Rhine, opposite the city of Mainz on the other side of the river, and it is only a short distance from Frankfurt am Main.
Wiesbaden has about 274,000 inhabitants; plus approximately 12,000 U.S. citizens (mostly associated with the American military) who live in the area.
Notable people born in Wiesbaden include painter Maria Vasilievna Yakunchikova-Weber, American tennis star John McEnroe (who was born on a U.S. military base at Wiesbaden), F1 driver Nico Rosberg, German film director Volker Schlöndorff, German product designer Dieter Rams, former head of design for Braun, and founder of Anheuser-Busch, Adolphus Busch (born in Mainz-Kastel).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wiesbaden   (1147 words)

  
 Guide to Germany : Wiesbaden (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Located at the heart of the Rhine-Main business region, Wiesbaden is the capital city of Hessen.
This ancient spa town became a popular health resort in the beginning of the nineteenth century, when the restorative benefits of the warm springs became fashionable with the social elite.
Wiesbaden's charm lies in the beauty of its historical architecture in the old town, which features the Schloß (castle), built by the dukes of Nassau in the classical style.
www.guide-to-germany.com.cob-web.org:8888 /wiesbaden.html   (246 words)

  
 Wiesbaden travel guide
Beautifully situated between the Taunus highlands in the north and the Rhine in the south, Hesse's capital is a beautiful, elegant and vibrant city where sports and the arts are equally at home.
Its 26 hot springs were already worth a mention for the writers of ancient Rome, and today Wiesbaden combines the attractions of a modern conference and trade fair venue with the old-world charm of one of the great spas of yesteryear - and a rich historical heritage including imposing ruins, castles, churches and other monuments.
As a general rule you can say that Frankfurt is the city of (banking) business and Wiesbaden the place to stay and live...
www.world66.com /europe/germany/hessen/wiesbaden   (204 words)

  
 Eve Gerstle holocaust survivor, Wiesbaden, Germany
San Diego, CA (special) -- The city of Wiesbaden, Germany, recently honored San Diegan Eve Gerstle, 84, who had been deported from there to a nazi concentration camp in 1942 and now is believed to be the German city’s last living Holocaust survivor.
The light side, she said, “was being a student at the high school and going skiing in the Taunus Mountain, swimming at the Rhine River” playing tennis and dancing during her courtship with her first husband, Ari Zwick, who died in the Holocaust.
She remained in Wiesbaden for two years, sneaking one night into the Kurhaus to attend Friday night services being conducted for soldiers of the American occupation force who were Jewish.
jewishsightseeing.com /germany/wiesbaden/19990212-wiesbaden-gerstle.htm   (750 words)

  
 Hotels
The Wiesbaden Tourist Service provides comprehensive advice about the wide range of hotel accommodations and offers hotel booking service.
Visitors to Wiesbaden may also book their hotel room online through the HRS Hotel reservation system.
Patrons should be aware that the Wiesbaden Tourist Service is only acting as agent, i.e.
english.wiesbaden.de /touristik/anreise/uebernachtung_hotels.php   (139 words)

  
 about the Mozart Society
Members come mainly from the cities of Wiesbaden, Mainz and Frankfurt and from the regional peripheries such as the Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Hunsrueck, Odenwald, Spessart, Hessen and Main-Taunus.
In 1983 the Mozart Society Wiesbaden was awarded a price for the promotion of the cultural life by the country capital Wiesbaden.
The Mozart Society Wiesbaden handed over a cheque for DM 62.800 for the rebuilding of the house.
members.aol.com /MozartWiesbaden/us/usziele.htm   (424 words)

  
 Wiesbaden, Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Individual Jews lived in Wiesbaden as early as the 14th Century.
All the remaining Jews were deported to Polish death camps in 1942.
Depicted in the below postcard is the main synagogue in Wiesbaden which was built in the Moorish-Islamic style.
www.edwardvictor.com /wiesbaden_germany_main.htm   (81 words)

  
 Hotel am Schlosspark Wiesbaden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
On the one hand, as a modern state capital – and on the other as a small jewel, which has managed to maintain a sense of tradition in a most lovable manner.
The fact that everything is within such easy reach in Wiesbaden allows visitors to visit historic architecture and experience the bustling historic district of town, all within short order.
And should you experience a yen for culture and beauty: the baroque State Theater, various small playhouses, museums and the historic Kurhaus are sure to offer entertainment to suit your mood and ensure a fun stay in Hesse's state capital.
www.info-wiesbaden.de /hotel-am-schlosspark/en/wi.html   (308 words)

  
 A Photo a Day » Wiesbaden
Across the pool is the “Moosburg“, a ruin that was built as an adornment of the park.
The Theatrium is a yearly festivity in Wiesbaden.
Birgid Helmy was born in Wiesbaden and is known for her dynamic sculptures.
travelphoto.net /a-photo-a-day/wordpress/category/.../germany/wiesbaden   (954 words)

  
 Wiesbaden (Germany) Photo Blog
This is one kind of public restrooms in Wiesbaden.
Another event last weekend was a festival at the market place in front of the city hall.
People from different countries and cultures who live in Wiesbaden organized this festival - there were groups dressed up in traditional costumes of their country, performing on the stage, dancing and singing songs in their native language, and you could try different kinds of food from all the nations.
wiesbadendailyphoto.blogspot.com   (438 words)

  
 US Army Garrison Wiesbaden — Military Community
Other facilities in Wiesbaden worth noting are the 18‑hole Rheinblick Golf Course, the largest AAFES sports store and Power Zone in Europe, a paintball course, the American Arms Hotel and Conference Center and the Wiesbaden Community Activity Center.
Wiesbaden Army Airfield will also soon be able to boast the largest state-of-the-art fitness center in all Europe in late 2005/early 2006.
Dexheim is situated near Mainz, the capital city of Rheinland-Pfalz and only a 30 minute drive from Wiesbaden.
www.wiesbaden.army.mil /sites/about/military_community.asp   (312 words)

  
 Best Hotels in Wiesbaden - Hotels Wiesbaden Germany
It is situated in the heart of Wiesbaden, surrounded by the town's famous thermal springs and 100 meters from its shopping district.
The NH Aukamm Wiesbaden is a modern hotel located next to Wiesbaden's spa gardens in the region of Rhein-Main, 35 kilometers from Frankfurt.
The hotel is one kilometer from Wiesbaden's historic centre and 18 miles from the exhibition grounds in Frank...
en.besthotels.com /1/wiesbaden-hotels.html   (384 words)

  
 Wiesbaden - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Wiesbaden, capital de Hesse ubicada a 30 km del centro de Fráncfort del Meno.
Wiesbaden está ubicada dentro de la próspera Región Rin-Meno.
En 2004 Wiesbaden acogió la conferencia internacional “Nano2004“.
es.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wiesbaden   (426 words)

  
 Wiesbaden Hotels, hotels in Wiesbaden, Germany | Germany Hotels Database   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Aukamm is beautifully located on the outskirts of Wiesbadenand#39s Spagardens in a quiet park-residential area.
Ramada Wiesbaden is located approximately two miles from the city center and 12 miles from Frankfurt International Airport....
The first class hotel Crowne Plaza Wiesbaden is located in the capital of the Hessian federal state.
wiesbaden.germanyhotelsdb.com   (223 words)

  
 • Improving quality of life IMA director stresses family support during Wiesbaden visit
Wiesbaden, Germany (Dec. 22, 2005) — Getting feedback from customers and using it to improve their quality of life is an essential part of managing a successful garrison, said the Installation Management Agency director.
Michael D. Rochelle during a visit to Wiesbaden Army Airfield Dec. 13.
The general’s visit concluded with stops at the new fitness center and child development center at Wiesbaden Army Airfield and Army Community Service in Hainerberg Housing.
www.ima.army.mil /sites/news/wiesbaden.asp   (489 words)

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