Hanau

Hanau-- the hometown of Grimm Bothers is located in the German state called Hesse. Hanau belongsto the main district of Kinzig Kreis, and is an ancient city crammed with rich cultural heritage. In history the earliest referral to this place is somewhere in the mid 12thcentury. It officially became a city in 1303. Hanau was actually a town built around the ?Castle of the Lords? and later the Dutch and Walloon immigrants settled in the nearby areas. This land was also a battlefront for Napoleon troops in World War II. Hanau has always been a favorite spot for the trade of jewels and precious metals making it a major commercial center of the region.

The place is also special as the creators of great fairy tales like Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and The Frog Prince were the inhabitants of this town. The Grimm Brothers weaved the everlasting tales that we still live in and the whole city is like a memento of these great storytellers. To pay an ode to their literary excellence the city also carries a National Memorial of Grimm Brothers. Hanau is a place embroiled with cultural profoundness.

The Philip Castle is one of the greatest treasures of the cultural vigor of this town. The Baroque style parks of the castle with ostentatious turrets are the paradigm of a majestic landscaping. The Sculpture Park situated in the Castle Garden marks the creative abundance within the region. The castle also includes a historical museum which along with Paper Theatre Museum carries the historical monuments and artistic masterpieces of Hanau. The Brothers Grimm Fairytale Festivals held in the amphitheatre further add to the mesmerizing ambiance of this royal castle.

The city of Hanau is highly bestowed with abundant natural reserves. The Wild Park Old Fasanerie is an amusing recreational park for kids and adults. The park apart from the wildlife has interesting attractions like flight demonstrations of a falcon which they like to call the Raptor's Airshow. The pony rides, rope training and adventure climbing also add thrill to the facilities. The forestry museum in the park commemorates the agricultural spirit of the city. The Castle of Steinheim, the two Town halls and The Historic Spa of Wilhelmsbad are also great places to visit. The old town hall in the city is a memorial in honor of the goldsmiths who were responsible for the economic wellbeing of the town.

The ancient churches further enhance the cultural heritage of the city. The Protestant Church of St. Mary and Walloon-Dutch Church are historical landmarks from the earlier civilizations. The Hanau Church of St. Mary attracts attention of the tourist for its 15th century architecture and history. Gothic cross vault ribs as well as the 15th century glass paintings and murals are the main attraction of this church.

The Walloon Church on the other hand is a living memory of the Dutch and Walloon refugees. It was declared as one of the significant architectural brilliance of the 16th century. The Church also holds special importance as sign of faith and economic progress of Hanau. The City of Hanau has a lot to offer and this is just a glimpse. Just get Hanau Tickets and take a flight to this fairy tale city of artistic legacy!!!