Marburg

Also known as Marburg/Lahn, Marburg an der Lahn

Marburg (; ) is a university town in the German state () of Hesse and the capital of the Marburg-Biedenkopf district (). The town area spreads along the valley of the river Lahn and has a population of approximately 76,000.

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Marburg is a university town located in Hesse, Germany, that serves as the capital of the Marburg-Biedenkopf district and has a population of around 76,000 residents. The town is situated along the Lahn River valley and is notable for its role as an academic center.

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Key facts

German place.name: Marburg
German place.type: Stadt
German place.image_coa: Wappen Marburg.svg
German place.image_plan: Marburg Biedenkopf Marburg.png
German place.state: Hessen
German place.district: Marburg-Biedenkopf
German place.elevation: 173-412
German place.area: 123.92
German place.postal_code: 35001-35043
German place.area_code: 06421, 06420, 06424
German place.licence: MR
German place.Gemeindeschlüssel: 06 5 34 014

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Contents

History
Founding and early history
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Capital of Hessen
Reformation
Romanticism
Prussian town
Early 20th century
Marburg from 1945
Geography
Politics
Transport
Twin towns – sister cities
Coat of arms
Marburg virus
Green city
Climate
Landmarks
Notable people
References
Further reading
External links

Having been awarded town privileges in 1222, Marburg served as capital of the landgraviate of Hessen-Marburg during periods of the 15th to 17th centuries. The University of Marburg was founded in 1527 and dominates the public life in the town to this day.