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Ettlingen is located in southeastern Germany , in the state of Baden-Württemberg (in the northern Black Forest) - only 13 km from the border with France .River Alb, which is a tributary of the Rhine, flows through the city - which has approx. 39,000 inhabitants.
Ettlingen was an important traffic hub already in Roman times - and is mentioned in historical sources as a city from the 700-number. The old center has steadily its medieval character intact, and the attractions are the remains of the old city walls, and an impressive castle-construction, where the oldest parts are from the 1200s.
Other attractions to the Old Town Hall Tower - also from the 1200s - is mentioned. The town hall, which is also an attraction, is part younger (listed in 1738). A special feature of the old town center are also several fountains, which has stood here since the Middle Ages.
Nearest international airport is Karsruhe / Baden-Baden Airport, 7 km northwest of Ettlingen.
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