European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 25, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Q 1 m m a n v i _ in. City has it ail from tree lined Parks to a Casino to the 4�.1rtf  a Park worker sweep leave near the cat no. Tote Heidenbauer was built in 364. By Chuck Roberts Suff writer it does t have the dramatic landscape magnificent Cathedral ornate Palace or dominating Castle found at most major tourist destinations but Wiesbaden should be tacked onto everyone s list of places to see in Germany. Located along the Rhine River directly opposite Mainz Wiesbaden is a major City and seat of the Hessen state parliament. But at the same time it is Able to maintain the look and feel of a smaller slower City. Its wide variety of attractions is densely located within a convenient walking distance of each other. Perhaps the most distinguishable feature of Wiesbaden is its greenery. The Parks and tree lined avenues found throughout the City complement the stylish architecture of Germany s second most expensive City to live in Dusseldorf is first. Many make life even More expensive by making voluntary donations at the Casino located in the City s most attractive Section the Kuxhaus. Built in 1907, the i my my vol v. Kuxhaus contains several impressive rooms where you can find casinos music Halls and concerts. Left of the main Entrance is Kafer a a cozy Bistro whose Walls Are adorned with pictures of the Many movie stars who have visited Wiesbaden. Behind the Kuxhaus lies a Park with a Small Lake and Amphitheater where concerts Are held during summer. In front of the Kuxhaus another Casino and the hessian state theater lie on each Side of More greenery and water. From the Kuxhaus Cross Wilhel Strasse and you re instantly in the heart of the City and its quiet pedestrian zones loaded with lots of bistros restaurants antique shops and other expensive stores such As the mouse company on Wageman Strasse 13. Here you can find collectibles such As a Mickey mouse shaped Waffle Iron for 129 Marks about $80. The obvious starting Point from this area is the Mark Kirche Market Church which can easily be found by looking up and heading for the highest Point you see. Unlike most churches in Germany the Mark Kirche is continued on Page 4 november 25, 1993 stripes Magazine