Baden-Baden .. The most beautiful resort in Europe

By Shady · January 20, 2010 · Filed in Germany



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In the past, Baden-Baden was for years under the

French occupation, it is a neighbor of  Strasbourg -

France, history tells us a lot of the tragedy that

Baden-Baden had suffered by many invaders, especially

the French, who ransacked it in 1643 and left it as a

ruins in 1689 but it raised again and shake

the dust of the battles and declare itself as a city

of the most beautiful nature in Europe.

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Baden-Baden considered to be one of the most beautiful

cities in Germany, also known as the most elegant

resort in Europe, it is simply the best approach for

politicians, athletes, celebrities and wealthy who are

looking for comfort in a breathtaking natural

environment, and also for patients who come because of

their doctors, who always advised them to be there.

The city is the most important health resort in the

world and located in the north-west of the Black

Forest in Germany.

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The Romans who founded the city two thousand years ago

built the most famous Romanian – Irish baths

“Caracalla“, one of the most famous and beautiful baths

in terms of design at all.

At the Middle Ages the city name was «Baden» – the

word means «bath» in German – because of the hot

mineral baths among the city, and in 1931 the city was

officially renamed «Baden-Baden» to indicate that the

city «Baden» located in the German state «Baden» and

distinguished from each of the cities «Baden Bay Fein»

and «Baden im Aargau».

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Bill Clinton – the former U.S. president loved the

city, which he visited when he was president of the

United States and said: «the people of Baden-Baden

must repeated its name as the city is more beautiful

than any other city and deserve the repetition».

historically, after the Second World War, Baden-Baden

became the headquarters of the French military forces

and an important base for its air force, in 1990 the

the French Air force base transferred to a civilian

airport which is today the second largest airport in

Baden-Autamberg.

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Baden-Baden has a special natural,it’s small size make

you enjoy walking through it, the River «Oz» run

through the city largest park, the most famous

building in the city is «Kurhaus», which each year has

the most important meetings of local and global

leaders and the leaders.

long time ago, Baden-Baden considered to be the most

elegant resort in Europe and continues to this day,

having the qualities that make it an important

destination for tourists and unique visitors,

especially the close to the Black Forest and the

spread of waterfalls and springs, the city population

is about 54 thousand citizens, its really like a

dreamy village, has all the qualities that make it

fully integrated resort, ask all the patients

suffering from various illnesses, its mineral water

proven to be a cure for suffering over ages.

The city close to the French border gives it a special

elegance, once you visit it is you feel like you are

in France, architecture greatly influenced by the

French style, and most residents speak French.

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The most famous building in the city is the casino,

which is an architectural and artistic masterpiece, an

old palace, with the finest high-hanging crystal

chandeliers, was classified as the most beautiful

casino in the world, art-lovers also have their share

in the heart of the city on the banks of the river

Museum «Samlang Frieder Burda» that displays every day

in the year the most beautiful works of art by artists

from Germany and world, in addition to the park

«Paradise» that embodying the Italian Renaissance and

characterized by different  spring designs, and also has

many Roman hot springs back to more than two thousand

years.

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In the summer Kurhaus Square hosts bands and

orchestras from all over the world turns its warm evenings of to a charming tones over the magnificence place, and near to it shops in

the form of small boutiques lined, reflecting the distinctive

taste of the city’s residents, the city has several baths, some for men and others

for women at certain times it open to both sexes at

the same time, but must be alert to the issue of

dress, there are some baths that require visitors

to shower cloth-less, But there are also some baths which allow to wear decent clothing, so it should be  checked before buying tickets.

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Baden-Baden has many Spa places, but the most

important center is «Medico & Vital Centre & Salina Spa», which includes a cave made of natural salt and it is recommended to sit inside that cave for a certain time as it helps,

according to Dr. Halil Sinyinar, get

rid of the pain in the body joints, and help also to

breathe better and this is very useful for those

suffering from respiratory diseases and those

suffering from asthma and allergies.

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Baden-Baden is perfect for the medical tourism and its

suitable for all ages, however, older people usually comes here with the hope of the renewal of

cells and their lives, it is almost a medical resort,

where you would be puzzled where to stay because the majority of the hotels are providing the high class services, especially in the medical field and health.

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Hotel and Resort Brenner’s Spa is one of the most

beautiful and best known, due to its premium location

directly across the river and in the heart of the

park, characterized by the presence of a health center «Spa» and a huge staff of physicians that offer medical advice for guests, many of those who are looking for better ways to get rid of excess weight, enjoy the expertise assist, it is also a good place for patients and visitors looking for comfort.

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After a day of rest in one of

the city’s many baths, or after a visit to the museum or after a full day off shopping in the market or

visit the Palace «Hohinbadn» or explore

the Mount Mercure, you must end your day visiting the city’s restaurants that offer, global dishes, especially French and German dishes, the most important city’s

restaurants, restaurant «Le Jardin De France»

Michelin-winning stars of excellence, and if you are lucky good to visit the restaurant in the deer

hunting season, I advise you to try the dear meat dish, its very rare here because the government allows – for

some of the city’s restaurants-  hunting 4 deers only in the week from the Black Forest, and this makes

the deer meat expensive and rare to find.

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Also the restaurant «Zum Alde Gott» worth to visit

to enjoy the delicious dishes and the great atmosphere, in its breathtaking site.

If you want a fast food you must try the «myrtle» pie  in the restaurant

«La Krebri» in the city center and meat lovers can try the unique

restaurant «Schlemmerpfanne» the present delicious dishes such as dish of mutton meat.

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* The most important residence places in Baden-Baden

“Brenners Park Hotel and Spa” includes more than 100 rooms of

luxury class, and if you prefer to stay in the

Black Forest, about 10 miles from Baden-Baden you can

stay at the Hotel «Hotel Schloss». If you prefer to

stay in a historical place you must stay in the hotel «Bad Hotel zom Hirsch». If you are

looking for a place with the

Black Forest view, you can stay in a hotel «Hotel Tanik» which is run by a small family.

To reach Baden-Baden You can do this by traveling

by air or by car from Frankfurt International Airport

(it takes about two hours from the airport to the city), and from France you can access from

Strasbourg or Paris (by train and takes less

than two hours).


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