Wetzlar is located in the state of Hesse, just 51km north of Frankfurt and is situated on the river Lahn. The city is famous for its Historic Old Town and its Catholic-Protestand shared Cathedral St. Mary.

The Old Town is mostly as it was in the late 18th century, preserved and extensively restored. Worth mentioning are the Butter Market, the Fish Market, the Iron Market and the Grain Market. The Wetzlar Cathedral, built in 1230 and still unfinished, combines Romanesque, gothic and baroque architecture. It is used by both Roman Catholics and Protestants respectively.

In Wetzlar you’ll find the largest European public library specializing in fantastic literature worldwide. You’ll also listen to operas, music and drama performed in the open air during the month-long Wetzlar Festival.

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