Kaiserslautern is a city in southwest Germany, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate at the edge of the Palatinate Forest.
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14 Facts About Kaiserslautern
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Kaiserslautern received its name from the favourite hunting retreat of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1155 until 1190.
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Barbarossa's influence on Kaiserslautern remains today, both in its nickname as a "Barbarossa city" and the open-mouthed pike on the city's coat of arms, reportedly his favorite dish.
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Kaiserslautern became a Protestant, and in 1522 Nanstein was a stronghold for local nobles favouring the Reformation.
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Kaiserslautern is a popular destination for tourists, offering a range of attractions, and sites for tourists to visit.
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Town Hall Kaiserslautern is one of the tallest buildings and is located in the city centre.
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Tallest building in the centre of Kaiserslautern is St Mary's, a Roman Catholic church, whilst the highest structure in all Kaiserslautern is the television tower in the suburb of Dansenberg, southwest of the city centre.
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Kaiserslautern has a diverse culinary sector, offering visitors the chance to sample dishes from across the world.
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Kaiserslautern is located in one of the largest contiguous forested areas in Central Europe, the Palatinate Forest, which offers numerous hiking trails and lakes to visitors.
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FC Kaiserslautern, which won the Bundesliga four times and the wheelchair basketball team FCK Rolling Devils.
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Kaiserslautern Zoo was founded in 1968 and is located in Kaiserslautern's Siegelbach neighbourhood.
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In Kaiserslautern there is an Islamic Centre for the Muslim communities situated at the center of the city.
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Between 1950 and 1955, Kaiserslautern developed into the largest US military community outside of the United States.
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The Kaiserslautern Military Community is a combined community consisting of Army and Air Force components.
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