University, the Lahn and the Schloss


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June 20th 2013
Published: June 20th 2013
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Marburg is a great place to walk about - both on one level and up and down crooked, cobbled paths. After sleeping through our jet lag we greeted our first morning in Marburg with a typical German breakfast of breads, cold meats and cheeses. Across from our hotel is a lift which transports people up to the Aldstadt (the old town). A walk through a passage from the lift opens out to a street with c... Read Full Entry



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Schlosspark

Beautiful lavendar
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Schlosspark

Artworks suspended from the trees
Slate roof mendingSlate roof mending
Slate roof mending

The old slates are being removed with a spade!
Ratsschanke restaurantRatsschanke restaurant
Ratsschanke restaurant

On the Marktplatz - serves good and hearty :) German food
Botanical GardensBotanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens

Brothers Grimm attended uni and lived here for a few years - this statue probably based on one of their stories



21st June 2013

$4.50 for a half litre of beer isn't that cheap! You can get a 500ml can of German Oetinger beer here in oz for $3!

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