KASSEL 
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The city of Kassel Germany is located on the Fulda River and it has local population, of 200,000. The city on the Fulda river is always a popular destination, not just during the Documenta art exhibition. This is one of the most important exhibitions of contemporary art, held here every five years. In 2002 the 11th version of the exhibition took place.

Kassel suffered severe damage during World War II because of the presence of armaments industries based there. Much of the town has been rebuilt in funtional 1950s style. The town is famous for its outstanding collection of European Art. Most of this is housed in the beautiful Wilhelmshöhe castle.

Kassel is not just the service, industrial and administrative center of the North Hesse region, but also the capital of the "German Fairy Tale Road", which extends from Hanau (near Frankfurt) in the south to Bremen as the northernmost point. In one of the museums of Kassel "German Fairy Tale Road", which extends from Hanau (near Frankfurt) in the south to Bremen as the northernmost point. In one of the museums of Kassel fairytale fans can explore the world of the Brothers Grimm. Every year numerous visitors enjoy the wonderful museums and those seeking relaxation can take advantage of the extensive health resort and wellness programmes in Kassel’s spa district Wilhelmshöhe. Sports enthusiasts will find facilities for everything from water sports to golf to skydiving.

Since unification “moved” Kassel into the geographical center of the country, the city has experienced a dynamic upswing.