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Town in Hesse, Germany
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Bensheim is a town in South Hesse, Germany.
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town's market square
Market Fountain
dates from 1895
former Gasthaus 'Zur Armbrust', built in 1615 – timber-framed corner house with a two-storey bay and half-hipped roof
renaissance timber framework (built around 1600) of this three-storey house appears relatively unaltered.
ensemble of three identical timber-framed houses built in 1682 “as an adornment of the Market Square” dominate its southern side.
Drive along the Landstraße taking in the historic towns along the way.
Very nice restaurant and wine pub. With atrium to sit outside during warm summer nights.
Best Western
The Altstadt is quite walkable and is very close to the railway station.
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Mannheim · Regional · MHG
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