Best of Hesse

Hessen's Crown Jewels

Hessen's diverse heritage spans from the Roman Empire to modern finance. This selection highlights architectural milestones like the Alte Oper and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange alongside the region's defensive history, featuring the well-preserved Kapersburg Roman fort and medieval strongholds like Ebersburg and Hohensolms. The list also includes the Rococo elegance of Schloss Wilhelmsthal, the 13th-century moated castle of Elmarshausen, and modern landmarks such as the Berlin Airlift Memorial and the mid-century Sankt Ignatius church.