European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 10, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Germany. J o 4ujj # x al.-. Ity �. To is Owen constructed in 1 005, was once used As a a by game. A group of tourists depart the Kaiser Wilhelm Baths at the City Park. Continued from Page 9. Brothers later purchased the gambling and spa concessions in Monte Carlo Monaco to extend their wealth. It is said that russian author Feodor Dostoevski gambled at the bad Homburg Casino lost a Fortune and later wrote about his experience in his novel the Gambler. Today casinos Are not just for the compulsive Gambler or the Jet set a stroll through the Plush Casino offers More than just a meal and drink. It is Here in the dimly lit atmosphere where Chance is taken on the 11 French Roulette wheels 50 Slot machines three Blackjack or two Baccarat tables. The Park also contains the mystique of the Orient. A siamese Temple found a Home in the Park after King Chula longhorn of Siam now Thailand took the cure and gave the Temple to bad Homburg As a gift. Shortly afterwards in 1913, a ship with Temple pieces and technicians came Over to assemble the gift also of interest is the onion domed russian Chapel Given by another Royal visitor Czar Nicholas ii. The building features a Beautiful portrait of Christ above the Entrance. Other Sites in the Park known for its historic value Are Europe s first Lawn Tennis courts built in 1876 and a Golf course dating to 1899. There is also a Golf course for children a Pond with a spectacular Fountain that shoots at least to Yards High life size chess boards statues including the Temple like Elisabethe Brunnen Structure that pays tribute to the area s Mineral Springs discovered in 1622 an outdoor concert Hall and several relatively expensive restaurants. For those looking for something a Little exotic the nearby Taurus therme offers the Chance to literally Bare it All if one desires. Imitating japanese architecture and scenery spread on nearly 11,000 Square Yards this three level spa facility offers two cinemas two restaurants meditation courses 150 tanning stations a Sauna area for women Only along with a special Beauty Center and several Large hot whirlpools. October through May is the Busy season at the Taurus therme and customers Are asked to visit during the weekdays to avoid overcrowding on the weekends. Indoor and outdoor swimming is available just Down the Street for children at see Dammad. This Aqua facility offers an array of swimming settings guaranteed to satisfy any youth s desires. For More traditional German adventures Don t dismiss the ancient roman military Camp in Saalburg located four Miles North of bad Homburg on b-456the Camp which was reconstructed under Kaiser Wilhelm it Between 1898 and 1907, provides a unique insight of what life was like for those serving in the roman Empire provinces. The Camp was one of Many built during the first Century As a fortress against local tribes stretching some 340 Miles across Southern Germany called the limes. Plan to spend several hours exploring the Camp its museum and Wall remains. 10 stripes Magazine february 10, 1994
