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Karlsruhe, Germany with a population of a little over 300,000 is one of Germanys largest towns, located in the Southwestern Rhine Valley. What makes Karlsruhe unique is the almost circular castle in the middle of the city, with the streets lined up in a radial pattern around it. This fan-shaped layout of streets earned Karlsruhe the nickname of “Faecherstadt” (Fan City) in the mid seventeen hundreds, and the name still sticks today.

This castle, built by the earl Karl Wilhelm of Baden, and the fact that the city is located in one of the warmest areas of Germany, close to the Rhine River directly at the French-German border, makes Karlsruhe a popular destination. Taking a scenic cruise down the Rhine River, while tasting some of the famous Rhine Valley wine, is one of the most sought after tourist attractions.

So when travelling to Germany, Karlsruhe should definitely be on the agenda. If not for the history then definitely for the wine.

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