Marburg, Hesse Photos

Marburg, a University town in Hesse, is strongly associated with St. Elizabeth of Hungary who retired there, as a very young woman, after her husband's death. St. Elizabeth was venerated for her many charitable works, and St. Elizabeth's Church (13thC), the first truly Gothic church in Germany, was built in her memory not long after her death. The church is known for its exceptional works of art, and is an important visitor destination. Also of note is Marburg Castle on a hill overlooking the town, and the marketplace lined with historic buildings that escaped WWII bombing.

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Marburg steep roofs viewed from castle. Marburg, Germany.Clock tower of Marburg Castle , built originally as a fort & home to Landgraves, a title of nobility, of Hessen from 13th-17thC. Marburg, Germany.Wild boar fountain by Rudolf Trautmann on pathway to Marburg Castle. Marburg, Germany.Rathaus on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.
Marburg steep roofs viewed from castle. Marburg, Germany.Clock tower of Marburg Castle (Landgrafenschloss) (11thC), built originally as a fort & home to Landgraves, a title of nobility, of Hessen from 13th-17thC. Marburg, Germany.Wild boar fountain (1941) by Rudolf Trautmann on pathway to Marburg Castle. Marburg, Germany.Rathaus (city hall) (1512-27) on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.
Steep roof & clock tower on Rathaus with statue of St. George vanquishing the dragon by Rudolf Breidenbach. Marburg, Germany.Rathaus rooftop cupola & ornate clock tower. Marburg, Germany.Timber framed brick building in marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Historic building on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.
Steep roof & clock tower on Rathaus (city hall) with statue of St. George vanquishing the dragon (1951) by Rudolf Breidenbach. Marburg, Germany.Rathaus (city hall) rooftop cupola & ornate clock tower. Marburg, Germany.Timber framed brick building (1884) in marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Historic building on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.
Detail of facade of traditional half-timbered building. Marburg, Germany.Traditional older houses on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Curving facades & roof lines on older houses on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Detail of door on stone house with Marburg coat of arms along side on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.
Detail of facade of traditional half-timbered building. Marburg, Germany.Traditional older houses on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Curving facades & roof lines on older houses on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Detail of door on stone house (1323) with Marburg coat of arms along side on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.
Detail of half-timbered building on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Pedestrians enjoying sunshine on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Bread & pretzel seller on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Half-timbered, multi-story building on Hirschbergstrasse. Marburg, Germany.
Detail of half-timbered building (1566) on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Pedestrians enjoying sunshine on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Bread & pretzel seller on marketplace. Marburg, Germany.Half-timbered, multi-story building on Hirschbergstrasse. Marburg, Germany.
Old university building. Marburg, Germany.Buildings along Wettergasse. Marburg, Germany.Ornate half-timbered style building facade on Wettergasse. Marburg, Germany.Ornate details on half-timbered style building facade on Wettergasse. Marburg, Germany.
Old university building. Marburg, Germany.Buildings along Wettergasse. Marburg, Germany.Ornate half-timbered style building facade on Wettergasse. Marburg, Germany.Ornate details on half-timbered style building facade on Wettergasse. Marburg, Germany.
Crowned dragon carving on pharmacy on Wettergasse. Marburg, Germany.Twin towers of St. Elizabeth Church , first truly Gothic Church in Germany. Marburg, Germany.Town from Lahn River. Marburg, Germany.Town of Marburg which stretches along Lahn River. Marburg, Germany.
Crowned dragon carving on pharmacy on Wettergasse. Marburg, Germany.Twin towers of St. Elizabeth Church (1235-83), first truly Gothic Church in Germany. Marburg, Germany.Town from Lahn River. Marburg, Germany.Town of Marburg which stretches along Lahn River. Marburg, Germany.
Marburg with Marburg Castle atop hill viewed from Lahn River. Marburg, Germany.


Marburg with Marburg Castle atop hill viewed from Lahn River. Marburg, Germany.


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