Wilhelmsbad spa in Hanau, Germany
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Hanau is a town in the district of Main-Kinzig-Kreis, in the administrative region of Darmstadt, in Hesse, Germany. It covers 76.49 sq km (29.53 sq mi) and has a population of 89,000 people (2012 estimate). The town is 25 km to the east of Frankfurt am Main.

Hanau developed on a semi-circle formed by the River Kinzig before it flows into the River Main. The town traces its history to 1143, when the initial settlement was established. A castle was built here using the River Kinzig as a natural form of defence.

At the end of the 16th century, Hanau received an influx of Protestant refugees who left Netherlands and France to practise their faith. They were invited to settle there by Count Philipp Ludwig II.

Due to its proximity to Frankfurt, Hanau today serves as a bedroom community for people working in the city.

How to go to Hanau

Hanau is located to the east of Frankfurt am Main. From Frankfurt, head east on Autobahn 66 then continue on Route L3209 to reach Hanau.

Catholic Parish Church of St Paul in Hanau-Großauheim
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Places of Interest in Hanau

  1. Deutshces Goldschmiedehaus

  2. Frankfurter Gate

  3. Friedenskirche Hanau

  4. Gustav-Adolf-Kirche

  5. Hanau Railway Station

  6. Jakobuskirche

  7. Jewish Cemetery of Hanau

  8. Kloster St Wolfgang

  9. Marienkirche Hanau

  10. Old Bridge of Großauheim

  11. Old Town Hall of Großauheim

  12. Paulskirche Großauheim

  13. Stadtpfarrkirche Mariae Namen

  14. Stadtschloss Hanau

  15. Steinheimer Bridge

  16. Walloon-Dutch Church Hanau

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